your dream job is waiting
If making a real difference for the environment and future generations spins your wheels, use your superpowers for good and join our skilled and supportive team. We’d love to chat. Today’s good.
Whether we have a current vacancy or not, we’re always keen to hear from people who think their values and skills would slot right in with how we work. We’re especially interested in people with a background in planning, kaupapa taiao, ecology, or a related discipline.
Call or email our Chief Executive / Kaiwhakahaere David for a confidential chat:
021 289 0789
davidr@kahuenviro.co.nz.
what we offer
motivation
We’re a team of smart, fun people who take real pride in our mahi (work). We all have a passion for people and the environment, which shows how dedicated we are to each other and being part of something positive.
flexibility
We focus on healthy work-life balance. Choose from flexible, full- or part-time hours, and the option to work from home or the office. Let’s talk about what suits you - it’ll probably work.
significance
We do the best we can to bring tangible benefits to the world and people in it. It might sound idealistic, but we believe what we do and how we conduct ourselves matters. And we think it should matter to you too.
fun
We're dedicated and we work hard, but it's not all serious all the time. We're a complementary mixed bag of delightful and friendly humans. We enjoy each others' company every chance we get.
support
We know doing the right thing can be tough. We're a tight-knit, genuine and supportive team who will always have your back. No exceptions.
variety
We give you the space to do the work you enjoy. You’ll never feel like you're stuck in a rut. Shape your role to suit you or take it in an entirely new direction – it's up to you.
what our team says
We're a mix of full- and part-timers. We're super friendly and we love what we do. Our work culture is all about life-work balance, supporting each other to live up to our values (courage, trust, hei hāpai ō, creativity, and insight), and smashing gender inequality. We take great pride in our work and each other, and we care deeply about doing the right thing for the environment.
Debbie Donaldson / Principal Planner
“No day is ever the same at Kāhu Environmental! I love being challenged professionally with the great work that we do for our fantastic clients. We have the most supportive team that also happen to be experts at what they do. Kāhu is a fun, flexible workplace… exactly the type of place that you want to come to every day.”
Helen Marr / Director & Principal Planner
“Being part of the Kāhu whanau is really living my dream. I’m privileged to be part of creating a work place where people and ideas are valued, and we don’t have to sell our souls to make a dime. I love being able to work on exciting projects, with the best kind of nerds, and know I’ve got support and advice on tap whenever I need it. Helping our team tap into their super powers and watching them grow really brings me a good buzz.”
Rachel Griffiths / Ecologist
“There are so many reasons I love working here - the work itself, being close to home, the kaupapa and values we work by and with (integrity!), the true flexibility/family-friendliness, and of course the kickarse, super kind and clever people we work with. But I really love that I can freely sing a silly song at any time (there’s one for every occasion you know) and I’ll immediately be accompanied by at least two others. No hesitation. It’s the best.”
Phillip Percy / Director & Principal Planner
“I love the creative and positive people that I work with!
I also love that our definition of business profitability is not about making as much money as possible, but about achieving the best overall positive outcomes that we can..”
Siobhan Karaitiana / Kaupapa Taiao Specialist
“The whānau-centred work culture means I can balance my professional and home life without compromising on either. Here I have the ability to pursue mahi that I genuinely care about, that will benefit the future of my tamariki and that aligns with not only my values but that of the whole Kāhu Environmental team.”
Rob van Duivenboden / Senior Planner
“We have access to so many complementary skills and experience within our team - that is what makes a big difference here, for myself and for great client outcomes.”
Lily Campbell / Senior Planner
“I can honestly say that I have never felt so inspired, supported and motivated by the group of people that I work with! My team are one of a kind. They are clever, real, and caring. It's amazing to know that everyone else loves our environment as much as I do!”
Dave Milner / Kaupapa Taiao Specialist
Hei Hāpai ō
We view our role as kaimahi (workers) supporting iwi and hapū aspirations.
”To be able to tautoko whānau, hapū, and iwi to make a difference for their Taiao is a key part of the Kāhu Environmental mahitahi. It is humbling to be part of a team of diverse "smarty pants” ready willing and able to achieve this.
Ko tātou tenei!”
David Ross / Chief Executive - Kaiwhakahaere
“Whether I’ve had a great day at work or a challenging one, when I go home I know that every project our team's involved with makes a tangible difference to the health of our environment. I love working for a company that puts the wellbeing of both people and the environment front and centre.”
Office pooches
Meet Pipi - she works from Taupō. Her superpower is boosting morale.
We welcome canine companions in the office. They put everyone at ease and take care of well-being. And, they’re always at the ready to help out with unwanted lunch items.
