Operations Manager - Sustainability

• Play a key role in shaping a strategic growth area for CA ANZ
• Work for a globally recognised organisation certified as a Great Place to Work®
• 24 months fixed-term, full-time contract

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager – Sustainability to support the day-to-day operations, planning, governance and delivery activities that enable to achieve strategic, commercial and member outcomes. Working closely with the General Manager, Sustainability, you will help drive execution across a growing ecosystem of products, partnerships, learning, engagement initiatives and advocacy activities.
Acting as a central point of coordination across multiple teams, you'll ensure priorities are aligned, activities are delivered effectively, stakeholders remain connected, and performance is measured and reported. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys bringing clarity and structure to complex initiatives while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate key initiatives and operational activities, ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Support governance processes, delivery roadmaps, reporting and performance tracking.
• Facilitate collaboration across Advocacy, Education, Marketing, Partnerships, Member Engagement, Digital and Operations teams.
• Coordinate events, webinars, campaigns, engagement initiatives and partnership activities.
• Develop reports, dashboards and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, delivery approaches and stakeholder experiences.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly organised and proactive operations professional who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and momentum to complex initiatives. Comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholder groups, you excel at coordinating priorities, managing competing demands and ensuring activities are delivered effectively. You combine strong attention to detail with a collaborative mindset and take pride in turning plans into outcomes through effective governance, communication and execution.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in operations, program management, project management or business operations roles.
• Strong planning, organisation and delivery management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management capability.
• Experience developing reporting, dashboards, governance processes and executive updates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn information into practical insights and actions.

ABOUT US

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the communities in which they work and live. We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, delivering world class services and education, and advocating for the public good. Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At CA ANZ, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity and accountability. As part of our ambition to attract diverse talent and build an adaptive, member centric organisation, we’re proud to be certified as both a Great Place to Work® and Family Inclusive Workplace™ reflecting the genuine experiences of our people.
We actively support your work–life wellbeing through leading policies and practices, including flexible work arrangements, parental leave and carer support—helping you thrive both at work and at home.

In addition, you’ll enjoy:

• A strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion embedded in everything we do
• A flexible hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the benefits of in-person collaboration
• A culture that values your voice and empowers you to make an impact in your community and profession
• Enjoy the end of year break with 2 additional paid leave days (subject to annual approval)
• Work for a certified Great Place to Work® (global recognition based on anonymous feedback from our people)
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that creates real impact for people across Aotearoa and Australia

HOW TO APPLY

Simply select APPLY NOW and submit your application today. Applications close Friday 31 July.

CA ANZ welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Maori, Pasifika, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.