Date: 31 Jan 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Lead complex environmental investigations across the region, ensuring compliance under the RMA
- Provide expert advice and training on pollution response and enforcement to staff and industry professionals
- Make a real impact on Auckland’s environment and sustainability, with a region-wide role and the flexibility to work from the CBD office or from home once a week
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council is seeking a Senior Pollution Specialist to manage pollution issues under the Resource Management Act. With a rise in environmental complaints—especially following recent flooding and cyclones—this role is crucial in investigating breaches, ensuring compliance, and protecting Auckland’s natural environment. This role will include oversite, guidance, and response to priority complaints in regard to the Resource Management Act.
In this role, you will lead pollution investigations, including water sampling and compliance monitoring, to assess environmental impacts and ensure adherence to statutory requirements. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations, often leading to prosecutions under the Resource Management Act (RMA). As a subject matter expert, you will provide advice and training to compliance staff and industry professionals, helping to strengthen pollution response and enforcement strategies. Additionally, you will take enforcement action when necessary to mitigate environmental harm and support sustainable development while reducing pollution risks.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re looking for an experienced professional with:
- A background in environmental science, investigations, or compliance (preferably with water sampling and enforcement experience)
- Expert knowledge of the RMA, plus the Building Act and Local Government Act
- Strong problem-solving, investigation, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- 5-7 years' experience in a compliance or regulatory environment
- A current full NZ Driver’s License
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and proactive team dedicated to protecting Auckland’s environment. You’ll have access to ongoing professional development and the chance to make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability. Your expertise in investigations, compliance, and enforcement will be highly valued, and you’ll play a key role in shaping best practices across the region. If you’re passionate about environmental protection and want to be part of a team that drives real change, this is the role for you.
If you’re ready to take on a critical role in environmental protection and compliance, we’d love to hear from you!
Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now!
Salary is between $85k and $100k per annum plus Kiwisaver
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Applications close on 14 February 2025
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This role is deemed safety-sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
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.
