Date: 27 Feb 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Make an Impact: Ensure compliance for positive environmental outcomes.
• Varied Work: Combine field and office-based tasks.
• Team Focus: Collaborate on strategic initiatives and improvements.
• Compensation: $73,000 to $86,000 plus KiwiSaver

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity
Auckland Council is looking for an Environmental Monitoring Officer to join our team, ensuring the effective monitoring, compliance, and enforcement of resource consents. This role is critical in achieving positive environmental outcomes for Auckland by managing resource consent compliance, addressing breaches, and supporting remediation activities. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and have experience in compliance or resource management, we want to hear from you!

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a competitive salary and benefits package, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to Auckland's environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

This role is based in Auckland.
He kōrero mōu: About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring at least 2+ years of experience in planning, environmental compliance, or regulatory environments, ideally within a local government setting. You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in fields such as Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Law, or a related area. A strong understanding of regulatory compliance best practices is essential, along with a proven customer service ethic and the ability to develop innovative solutions. Familiarity with the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002 is crucial, as well as the ability to effectively manage resource consents and handle enforcement actions. You must be eligible for a Warrant under both the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor active resource consents and ensure compliance with agreed processes.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement of monitoring services.
• Contribute to business improvements and targeted initiatives to reduce environmental risks.
• Develop and manage enforcement plans for non-compliance cases.
• Conduct mediation and provide guidance to consent holders for achieving compliance.
• Support the wider team with mentoring and fostering a positive collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve strategic environmental outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Law, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance or planning.
• Local Government experience preferred, particularly in a regulatory environment.
• A current, valid New Zealand driver's license.
• Eligible to hold a warrant under the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!
Salary ranges from $73,000 and $86,000 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.
Find a copy of the position description here: https://bit.ly/46qkhWc
Applications close 17 March 2025.

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The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

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.