Since 2012, Talent Nation has been the pioneer, and industry leader, in executive search and recruitment services across ESG, Environment, Sustainability, Sustainable Finance/Responsible Investment, Climate and Energy throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. The ESG, Environment & Sustainability Remuneration Report, launched in 2019 to address the lack of robust employment data in the sector.
This year marks the 6th edition of the report, with insights from more than 1,500 Sustainability, Environment, ESG, and Sustainable Finance professionals from across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
At Talent Nation, we remain committed to supporting organisations and professionals navigating this complex and evolving landscape. This report is made possible through the generous contribution of individuals across the sustainability profession, and we sincerely thank all those who have shared their time, insights, and data to support its development.
With contributions from over 1,500 Sustainability, Environment, ESG, and Sustainable Finance professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, the FY26 Talent Nation ESG, Environment & Sustainability Remuneration Report equips organisations with the data they need to make strategic hiring and retention choices, while empowering individuals to understand their market value and ensure fair compensation.
This year’s edition offers enhanced sector insights, exploring the key factors ESG, Environment, and Sustainability professionals prioritise in their roles, their current levels of job satisfaction, and how their remuneration aligns with market benchmarks across 12 key positions from key regions throughout the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and South Island (Te Waipounamu) including; Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), Hamilton (Kirikiriroa), Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara), Christchurch (Ōtautahi), and Dunedin (Ōtepoti).




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We are dedicated to supporting the growth and success of ESG, environment and sustainability professionals. We aim to foster a community of learning and collaboration so previous reports can be downloaded below for free.
If you have questions, or would like more detail, then our team is here to help. Experience the difference of working with a professional, market-leading ESG recruiter that is passionate about accelerating impact. We do this by supporting organisations to secure exceptional talent, and individuals to find a role in which they can thrive.
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