Wellington City Council
Food Act 2014 Verifier
- Posted 4d ago
- On Site
- Full Time
Location
Wellington
Salary
$85.65 - $100.76 k/yr
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity within our public health team as a Food Act 2014 Verifier or an Environmental Health Officer.
What you will bring to the role:
- A degree in Environmental Health Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Science (or equivalent). Food Science Qualification, and / or 3 years working in a regulatory environment with a working knowledge of the Food Act 2014
- Ability to build trusting and credible relationships with your customers and be comfortable addressing issues with a range of stakeholders.
- Great time management and enjoy working autonomously and being responsible for your own workload.
- A driver's license to be able to drive Council vehicles and respond to any callouts.
About the team
The Public Health Team is a regulatory unit of the Wellington City Council. We process applications for food and alcohol premises, register dogs, and conduct inspections to ensure public health and safety. This means that no two days are the same due to the sheer variety of inquiries and jobs that comes our way. The team is supported by their leader to create a collaborative and supportive environment where individuality is a strength and people are empowered to show this in their way of working every day.
About the role
In this role you will work with food businesses in Wellington to ensure that the food they produce is safe and suitable for their customers. You will spend your time visiting businesses to review their registration applications, verify their operations, and ensure compliance with the relevant bylaws and legislation.
You will get exposure to the food industry, create some great networks. It is a great role where you'll be given autonomy for the allocated work, as well as the opportunity to work with and learn from a skilled team.
The nature of our work requires our verifiers to occasionally respond to events during the weekend and primarily during event seasons (Feb - April). Officers are also on-call every 6-8 weeks for one week at a time - this involves responding to events outside of normal working hours during the week you are on call, during which you receive an additional allowance. There are flexible working opportunities available, such as working from home.
We are looking to appoint between $85,645 - $100,758 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applicants must hold the relevant qualification indicated above, as well as a NZ drivers' licence (ideally full but restricted will be considered).
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility Support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
If you have questions, please contact Andrew Taylor, Team Lead Operations and Business Development, andrew.taylor@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close 21st April 2025. All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
Desired Soft Skills
- Food Act Knowledge
- Environmental Health Science
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inspection Skills
- Food Safety Verification
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Autonomy
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Benefits and Perks
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🤱Extended Parental Leave
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🏛Fully Paid Jury Service
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🏘Work from Home
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🧕Inclusive Workspace
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❤Care and Appreciation
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⚖Work-Life Balance Support
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🧠Mental Health Workshops
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💚Counselling Services
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💪Physical Health Workshops
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🌿Wellness Program
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🏥Subsidised Health Insurance
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📈Professional Development
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🏎Competitive Salary
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🎉Employee Discounts and Rewards
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🎖Long Service Rewards
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💻Company Supplied Technology
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⏰Flexible Work
Job Schedule
- Shift Work
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