Senior Advisor - Climate Reporting

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Mō te Tūranga | About the Role 

We currently have a unique fixed-term opportunity (until the end of 2026) for a Climate/Sustainability Reporting Professional with project management experience and the ability to interpret policies and standards. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about climate reporting and enjoys collaborating across multiple teams. You will play a crucial role in assisting BNZ to meet its climate reporting obligations in Australia as part of the National Australia Bank (NAB) Group.

In this role you will be working across multiple teams within BNZ and its parent entity to support and streamline reporting processes, and support the development, implementation and integration of the Australian sustainability reporting into our systems and processes.

We sat down with our GM Regulatory Reporting, who let us know the following about the role:

What are the 5 of the key tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the reporting differences between Australian and New Zealand climate reporting requirements.
• Manage climate information across Australian and New Zealand working groups, integrating BNZ reporting into the parent entity’s requirements. Ensure accurate and consistent data flow and reporting.
• Create and own a comprehensive project plan to integrate Australian climate reporting requirements with BNZ reporting. This includes defining system requirements, data transfer protocols, authorization needs, and overall reporting processes.
• Implement the project plan and establish a robust reporting process to meet future climate reporting requirements. Ensure all systems and processes are in place for accurate and timely reporting. Complete and document the first year of climate reporting, ensuring all standards and requirements are met.
• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively. Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

What is the team culture and environment like?

Our Finance Team have an amazing culture! You'll join a high performing team that is always striving for excellence. We are supportive and work openly to create an environment where we are constantly developing. It is a fast-paced environment, so if you enjoy being busy and working autonomously then you will thrive!

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

You will be helping BNZ to meet its climate reporting obligations in New Zealand and in Australia, as part of the National Australia Bank (NAB) Group. Support the development, implementation and integration of the sustainability reporting into our systems and processes.

This role will help make a real difference across BNZ and for our customers!

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

We are looking for someone who is curious, with a self-starting attitude, strong critical thinking skills and who enjoys solving problems.

To be successful in this role, you will have good knowledge of sustainability, climate change and the ability to read and understand environmental policies, frameworks, and standards. As well as an understanding of Climate reporting (ideally New Zealand & Australian Climate reporting standards) and relevant international frameworks and protocols.

You will also be an excellent communicator, able to convey complex issues/data into simple language for others to comprehend, and confidently build relationships across the Bank, to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

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Please note applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 10 July 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

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