Woolworths

• Support the deployment of sustainable and responsible sourcing practices in one of NZ’s largest FMCG retailers
• Great opportunity to make a genuine positive impact!
• Hybrid flexibility based at Favona & Ponsonby, team benefits and group discounts

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do | Hei mahi

We're looking for a Sustainability Specialist - Nature to join our Sustainability team here in Aotearoa. Reporting to the Sustainable Sourcing Manager, you will support the delivery of our Woolworths Group 2030 Strategy including programmes of work related to Nature.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively to implement Sustainable Sourcing, Animal Welfare, and no-deforestation work programmes.
• Focusing on Primary Deforestation-linked commodities (soy, paper, pulp, timber, cocoa, palm oil, and beef) and high-impact commodities (tea, coffee, and cane sugar).
• Supporting Own Brand product development to ensure integration of sustainable sourcing and animal welfare requirements.
• Reviewing and interpreting supplier information, including audits, certificates, and progress reports, and working with suppliers to correct non-conformances.
• Providing technical advice and resolving challenges related to sustainable sourcing and animal welfare for internal teams and suppliers.
• Supporting the automation of Nature processes through the enhanced use of digital technologies and data-driven systems.
• Maintaining relevant business licensing requirements, such as Rainforest Alliance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate sustainability credentials into credible, engaging customer communications.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

To succeed in this role, you will be a detail-oriented individual, adept at building strong relationships and naturally curious about how digital technology can improve sustainability processes and outcomes. 

• A degree or equivalent experience specialising in sustainable business, sustainable agriculture, environmental sciences, law, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainable business, responsible sourcing, supply chain, compliance, risk, or auditing with knowledge of global and domestic supply chain issues, particularly in high-risk areas.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and assess sustainability risks and opportunities for Woolworths New Zealand.
• Exemplary communication skills, with experience managing change and providing technical insights to diverse stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and emotional intelligence, with the ability to prioritise work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.