Date: 12 Feb 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
• Work on exciting changes, high profile plans and developments
• Mix of field & office based, multi-disciplinary focus

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
You will be the frontline in protecting our environment and community. This field-based role provides a multi-disciplinary compliance response service covering investigations, resolutions of breaches, remediation activities and enforcement action in relation to Resource Management Act, Building Act, and relevant Bylaws. Your skills in assessing situations and advising customers to help them to achieve compliance are key to creating positive outcomes for Auckland. This role may involve working after hours from time to time.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on-call work as required. Area is covering West Auckland and the office is in Albany.

He kōrero mōu: About you
Being the 'face' of Auckland Council in many situations, your professionalism and ability to mediate, negotiate and diffuse conflict should be second to none. Verbal and written communication skills are key to these roles. As there is a lot of interaction, you will also need to have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and deal with a range of people. A natural problem solver, you will demonstrate ability to understand what is required to build relationships and resolve conflict through negotiation.

This would suit individuals with building, compliance, law enforcement or investigation experience. You are strong team player, able to demonstrate a solid understanding of relevant legislations as well as the ability to effectively translate requirements to customers.

Please note:

• A full and clean NZ Drivers' License is required for this role.
• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
• This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

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 more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

• You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% Kiwisaver additional to your salary

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Thursday 27th February 2025

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.

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