ESG Analyst

Company description:

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative that helps its customers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably.

Job description:

ESG Analyst (Part-Time, 6 month Fixed-Term)

• Be part of Ballance's Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) programme
• Lead the organisation's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory process
• 20 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for an ESG Analyst to support Ballance's environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme, with a particular focus on leading our greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory process and supporting wider sustainability initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical capability who enjoys working across a business to turn complex data into meaningful insights.

In this role you will:

• Lead the annual GHG inventory process, ensuring emissions data is accurate, auditable and fit for reporting requirements.
• Co-ordinate ESG and emissions data collection across multiple business functions and external partners.
• Analyse and provide insights to support ESG reporting, disclosures and business decision-making.
• Monitor regulatory developments, emerging sustainability standards and climate-related trends.
• Support ESG projects and initiatives that contribute to Ballance's sustainability objectives.

ABOUT YOU

You are an organised and collaborative professional with experience managing complex datasets and reporting processes. You can build strong relationships across a business, communicate technical information clearly, and have a genuine interest in sustainability and ESG outcomes.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience working with data systems and reporting tools, including environmental, sustainability or financial datasets.
• Practical experience measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions using recognised carbon accounting frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience managing information from multiple stakeholders and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to a range of audiences.
• A proactive, curious and continuous improvement mindset.

Experience with ESG reporting frameworks, sustainability disclosures or emerging climate-related reporting requirements is preferred.

ABOUT US

We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd love for you to join us. Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming.

Applications close: 7 September 2026