Date: 28 Jan 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Key point of contact for our contaminated site enquiries
- Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
- Salary will be $73,321 to $86,260 per annum; KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Contamination, Air and Noise team is part of the Specialist Unit in the Resource Consents Department. This multidisciplinary team provides specialist advice on a wide range of development projects, from earthworks and housing additions to major subdivisions and nationally significant infrastructure projects. We cover the entire Auckland region and are passionate about preventing and minimising environmental and health effects whilst promoting sustainable development in a fast-growing city. The team is based in the CBD but offers flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
As a Technical Officer, you will:
- Respond to contaminated site queries
- Lead the maintenance and update of Auckland Councils contaminated land database
- Collaborate with a wide range of customers across the region
- Assess and provide specialist technical input to our resource consenting, environmental monitoring, compliance and building teams.
- For a copy of the position description please click here
He kōrero mōu: About you
You are competent in problem solving and finding innovative solutions to technical issues or problems. The ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences is critical as you will be regularly liaising with internal and external customers. You will have excellent time management and project management skills. You are flexible and open to change, including new ways of doing things.
What you’ll need to succeed
- A tertiary qualification in science, environmental science, resource management, environmental health or equivalent
- 1 - 3 years' experience in a relevant role – exceptional graduates considered. Local government or similar regulatory experience an advantage.
- Awareness of the Resource Management Act and relevant local and national standards and policies.
- A current driver’s licence.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Our Resource Consents Department processes more than 17,000 consents annually and facilitates a wide range of development projects. You will be working for an organisation that embraces flexible working. We offer a competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.
While the focus of this role will be on contaminated land, there will be opportunity and encouragement to learn and work in the other disciplines covered by the team. Working within a team of 11 other experienced environmental professionals, this position represents a great opportunity to launch your career as a technical specialist.
This is a great opportunity to develop your career and join our busy and friendly team.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close on Sunday 9 February 2025 at 11:59pm
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.
