Our Vision

Our vision is to have a meaningful impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s taiao – environment, climate, tamariki and workforce by connecting organisations with talented, passionate environmental professionals in a time when it is needed most. Through this we create opportunity... opportunity for our environment to be enhanced and protected and opportunity for our people to develop and grow.

Developing long-term partnerships is core to what we do. Partnerships enable us to align the values of candidate talent and clients so organisations can create change through the delivery of positive environmental and social outcomes which enhance our environment and society.

Let us help you find your Next Green opportunity.

We aren't your typical recruitment consultancy

Combined, we have over 45 years experience working as recruitment, sustainability, environmental management and planning professionals.

Unlike other recruitment consultancies in this amazing country that we call home, we understand the unique skills and experience required to deliver sustainable outcomes in our market. We combine our collective experience as environmental professionals and recruiters to connect your organisation with the right candidate.

In our experience, for organisations to have a positive environmental impact, you need to find the right people to work with you. They must be passionate, be resilient and care – these are complex roles in an ever-changing world. What makes us unique, is our ability to accurately align candidate talent, experience, and crucially - organisational and cultural fit to the roles at hand to ensure a positive environmental impact for your organisation.

We have an exceptional understanding of New Zealand environmental and climate legislation as well as our international commitments through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 'UN SDGs' and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 'UNFCCC'. We are here to equip your organisation with the people that will deliver on these commitments.

Our values and principles that guide us

• Developing long-term and meaningful relationships with our clients and candidates is central to understanding each other's values and sharing those values so we can find a workplace where people are valued.

• We embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga and Te Ao Māori.

• We are passionate about enhancing the environment and recognise the vital role that kaitiaki play in conserving our taonga. Next Green believes that regenerative design principles and mātauranga Māori knowledge have an important role in shaping the future of Aotearoa and should be a business as usual for all of the mahi that organisations do.

• Like all Kiwis, we enjoy the outdoors and want to see our awa, roto, moana and ngahere thrive. Next Green also wants to improve the health and wellbeing of our tangata - people. We do this through carefully selecting candidates that fit these important roles for our clients to enable enduring social and broader outcomes. We want to help create a legacy for New Zealand, rangatahi and future generations.

• We believe business can have a significant positive impact on the environment and society through direct donations to organisations who deal with environmental and social issues on a daily basis, have an intimate understanding of the issues at hand, and do the mahi.

• Everyday we want to continually improve the way we do business, aiming to provide best in class service and unparalleled value for our clients and candidates, and become the ‘go to’ recruiter for sustainability roles in Aotearoa.