Date: 30 Jan 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• A role where you can make a real impact!
• Mix of field and office-based work, multi-disciplinary focus
• Protect the environment and contribute towards a world class Auckland!

He angitutanga: The opportunity
Join a proactive team tackling a wide variety of compliance issues across the Auckland region. Working closely with your team for guidance and support, you will spend considerable time on the frontline around the region, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development in a fast-growing city.

This role has a focus on earthworks. You will monitor activities earthworks and construction activities to prevent impacts of soil erosion and sedimentation, that can pollute streams, lakes, and harbours, and pose risks to freshwater and marine vegetation and animals. 

Your time will predominantly be spent on-site inspecting and assessing for compliance against statutory requirements, with a focus on the effects to the environment and the community. You will be responsible for undertaking enforcement action, providing advice and education and assisting customers, consent holders, and industry to improve performance and compliance overall. 

This full-time permanent role works 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

He kōrero mōu: About you
Your CV will demonstrate previous experience in planning or environmental compliance, or you may possess a technical qualification in science, environmental or resource management. Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation would be ideal. Earthworks and streamworks is the specialist focus of these roles, as such experience with and knowledge about Guidance Document 05 will be key.

Excellent investigation and problem-solving abilities coupled with sound communication, interpersonal, leadership and relationship building skills will be required. Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills will also be important in ensuring quality environmental outcomes are achieved for Auckland.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to nearly 1.8 million people. We are dedicated to making Auckland the best place in the world to work, study, invest and enjoy an outstanding quality of life. 

We embrace diversity and have a team culture where we have got each other’s backs. Our salaries are competitive, we embrace flexible working and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment. As part of the Auckland Council group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment, and lifestyle discounts, and more!

The salary for this role will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
If you are looking for a new professional challenge and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your cover letter and CV.

Apply now! Me Tono Ināianei !
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Applications close 14 February 2025.
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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.