Opportunities for paid employment

ENM is the environment hub for the Manawatū region, connecting and inspiring communities to take environmental action.

Understanding that all life is part of a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem, our vision is that the ecological and human communities in the Manawatū River catchment, are living in harmony.

We provide sector leadership, build capacity and capability, and create community. ENM is proud to be Palmerston North City Council’s go-to group for environmental work. As a member-led group, we work alongside our network to share ideas, get things done, and push for positive change. We lead by example, supporting everyone in their mahi and making sure they have what they need to achieve their goals.

We believe in bringing people together. We help strengthen community connections, provide opportunities to meet others, and create spaces where people can talk about what’s needed and work together to find solutions.

We’re passionate about protecting the environment, and we know that to make a real difference, we need to stay strong ourselves. We focus on getting the right resources for the community and helping our network groups and locals build their skills. By encouraging learning, working together, and supporting volunteers, we help everyone make a positive impact.

Circular Economy Lead

We want our planet to thrive and continue to provide us with resources for generations to come. This position is all about bringing people together to support and inspire their efforts to create positive change toward a circular economy.

The Circular Economy Lead will use their community-led development skills to support groups and activities that provide circular economy education, and will endeavour build a strong network of community groups who work together to improve local circular economy practices.

Within a community context, the Circular Economy Lead will maintain and/or support the development of initiatives that inspire collective understanding and community sharing, that offer opportunities to get involved, that educate, that upskill the public to make their own contributions and that increase understanding of consumer choice/power.

Job Title: Circular Economy Lead

Role type: Part-time

Reporting to:  General Manager

Location: ENM Office based in Palmerston North

Hours: 20 hours per week

Wage Range: $30-33 per hour

Full JD: More information here

Please email Kerry your cover letter and CV admin@enm.org.nz ASAP