Vacancies

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Step into Leadership

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Locations: Palmerston North, Christchurch, or help us build a team around you, wherever you are.

Are you ready to elevate your career? At Lowe Environmental Impact (LEI), we’re offering an opportunity to step into leadership, shape the future of sustainable land and waste management, and forge your path toward business ownership. This could be the opportunity that changes everything.

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Why Consider LEI?

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We know that opportunities to lead, make an impact, and have a direct say in how a business evolves are rare. That’s precisely what we’re offering. With our founders, Hamish and Rob, transitioning into part-time roles, this is your chance to grow into a leadership position while being supported by an experienced and passionate team.

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We don’t just want an employee – we’re looking for someone excited about the potential to help shape a business, deliver impactful projects, and ultimately join us as a shareholder.

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What’s In It for You?

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• Leadership Potential:
  This isn’t just another job—it’s an opportunity to carve out your legacy. You’ll step into a role with growth toward significant leadership responsibilities, shaping not only projects but also the future of our company. For the right person, this role comes with a direct pathway to becoming a shareholder, giving you a genuine stake in the business and the ability to influence its direction for years to come.
• Balanced Living, Fully Backed:
  We don’t just talk about work-life balance—we live it. Our team leads the way in creating a workplace where life and work integrate seamlessly, delivering great outcomes without compromising personal priorities. You’ll be expected to embrace this ethos and show the team how you deliver the best and enjoy life beyond work.
• Exciting Projects:
  Take the lead on impactful environmental projects, ranging from land treatment and nutrient management to wastewater solutions. These projects don’t just challenge your technical expertise—they allow you to leave a tangible, lasting impact on sustainable land use in New Zealand. Have your own ideas? You can bring them to life here—we welcome fresh perspectives and new clients.
• Supportive Culture:
  Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Join a team that values each member’s contributions and works together to achieve outstanding results. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, friendly environment that thrives on shared successes and celebrates professional and personal milestones.

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What Makes this Role Different?

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This isn’t just about technical skills (though those are essential); it’s about leadership, vision, and the drive to grow something meaningful. You’ll be working on some of New Zealand’s most interesting and challenging environmental projects while also having the opportunity to help steer the company’s future.

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Not Sure Yet? Four Reasons to Take a Closer Look

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1. Imagine building your professional brand while contributing to a company's long-term vision.
2. This is your chance to lead impactful environmental projects while stepping into a strategic role.
3. You’ll gain the opportunity to shape a company’s direction and potentially become a shareholder.
4. Even if you’re not actively searching, this rare chance could be your perfect career move.

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Who We’re Looking For

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You might already have a rewarding role, but if you’ve got:

• A tertiary qualification in science, engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience, ideally in consultancy
• Expertise in wastewater, nutrient management, or the RMA.
• A desire to lead and a vision for growth.

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Then this could be the role to take your career to the next level.

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Curious? Let’s Chat Confidentially

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You don’t have to commit right now – we understand that big moves take time and consideration. If this has sparked your curiosity, let’s start with a confidential conversation. Together, we can explore whether this opportunity is the right fit for you and us.

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Contact robyn@lei.co.nz or call for a no-obligation discussion about what’s possible.

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We have a vacancy for an intermediate Environmental Engineer with capability in wastewater; who can complement and support the team from either our Palmerston North or Christchurch offices. You will contribute to the delivery of projects, and be active in field and desktop investigations and reporting.

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Qualities and Skills We Look For:

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To be successful in this role at LEI you will have a number of these skills:

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• A tertiary qualification in environmental engineering, or a related field;
• Some industry experience, preferably in a consultancy environment;
• Experience in design and implementation of wastewater discharge and land application systems;
• Good working knowledge of relevant tools such as CAD software;
• Competence in undertaking field and desktop investigations;
• Great communication and reporting capabilities;
• Proven client relationship skills;
• Ability to manage projects and to coordinate other’s contributions; and
• Possibly hold, or be working towards industry recognised certifications such as CPEng

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What LEI Offers:

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We are a progressive team of dynamic professionals. Our philosophy is to have a good work-life balance. We therefore invite expressions of interest from those who want to work both full or part-time. Actual hours, or days and times of work, will be negotiated with the successful applicant, as will a salary commensurate with experience.

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If you are ready to join the LEI team, please email a cover letter and your CV to recruitment@lei.co.nz.

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Applicants for all positions at LEI must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.