Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant – Audit & Advisory

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About Opportune Consulting

Opportune Consulting is a boutique climate and carbon advisory firm based in Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in helping organisations understand, measure, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through robust auditing, insightful advisory, and clear communication.

Our clients range from government agencies and councils to NZX listed corporates and private companies. We’re known for combining technical expertise with practical, real-world advice — and for doing it with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to a better climate future.

Join a growing climate consultancy making a real impact

We're seeking a motivated consultant to help deliver both emissions auditing and sustainability advisory services, supporting our clients on their journey to measure, manage, and reduce their climate impact.

As we grow, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven, has a sharp intellect, and values doing meaningful work with integrity and excellence. You’ll work closely with our Director and small team, taking responsibility for end-to-end project delivery across a range of client engagements.

This role offers clear development opportunities for someone looking to deepen their expertise in climate strategy, carbon auditing, and sustainability advisory.

We’re open to flexible work, including full-time or part-time arrangements, depending on the fit.

This role is based in Dunedin serving a client portfolio nationwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support engagements across emissions audits (e.g. GHG verifications) and sustainability advisory projects

  • Apply your understanding of audit methodology to deliver high-quality assurance work

  • Interpret and apply frameworks including ISO 14064-1, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the NZ Climate Standards

  • Advise on the development of Emissions Reduction Plans, Emissions Reduction Target Setting and wider sustainability matters

  • Conduct data analysis, develop GHG inventories, and prepare client reports

  • Communicate clearly with clients — advising, presenting, and managing expectations

  • Manage your own workload and contribute to overall project management and job tracking

  • Collaborate with our team while also thriving when working independently

  • Apply your problem-solving and analytical skills to deliver insightful and practical client outcomes

What We’re Looking For

You might be early in your sustainability career, transitioning from another area or a seasoned sustainability professional  — but to succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Relevant experience in audit or advisory work, typically gained over 3 or more years in a professional services environment

  • Familiarity with audit methodology and standards — a Big 4 or similar background is an advantage

  • Experience in greenhouse gas emissions work, and confident use of ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol

  • Strong written and verbal client communication skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Proficiency in Excel and general business software

  • The ability to manage your time and workload independently, with high attention to detail

  • A collaborative mindset — we work as a team and support each other in delivering top-quality work

Why Join Us

  • Purpose-driven work: Every project contributes to real climate action

  • Growth-focused environment: Work closely with experienced professionals and grow your impact

  • Career development: Mentoring, training programmes, and exposure to diverse engagements

  • Supportive team culture: Led by an experienced Director with a clear vision

  • Flexible working hours: flexible start/finish times, and work from home days

  • Option to work full-time or part-time, depending on your availability and goals

  • Competitive salary, depending on experience

  • Supportive and inclusive team: our diverse team creates a collaborative and welcoming environment

We welcome applicants from a range of professional backgrounds — especially those looking to bring their skills into a purpose-driven, sustainability-focused role.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short personalised cover letter telling us why this role interests you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received — we encourage you to apply early. Applications close 30 June. Applications without a personalised cover letter will not be accepted.

Visit our website to learn more about Opportune. www.opportune.nz