Community Support Workers Jobs in New Zealand

• Fun, friendly, inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to work on interesting and varied tasks
• Outstanding benefits including wellbeing leave & flexible work options

About Us
Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

Working in our Environment & Sustainability group, you'll play a part in the development of our city as a desirable place, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. They're committed to protecting the assets of our diverse communities and improving our citizens' quality of life.

About the role
When you work at Hutt City Council you have the opportunity to do your bit to create a better city, every day. We're working together towards the same goals, we know where we're going, and know how we're going to get there.

Right now, we have a full time opportunity for an outstanding Environmental Investigations Officer to join our Environmental Health Team.

The purpose of this role is to promote and safeguard environmental health in the community by facilitating and influencing proactive compliance, leading, educating and working with the public and industry locally, regionally and nationally to maintain compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating complaints and following up on Request's For Service relating to the dumping of refuse and depositing of litter in the City
• Preparing evidence for infringement fines and prosecutions in the District Court
• Enforcing bylaws - prevention of nuisance from fires and smoke, control of animals, public places, Refuse Collection and Disposal
• Advise and submit on policy and submissions
• Undertaking environmental education to community groups
• Enquiring and reporting on applications under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and presenting evidence in committee or Authority hearings

About You
Here at Hutt City Council you'll work with talented people who work in diverse areas, take great pride in what they do, and enjoy working for Lower Hutt - the place many of us call home. We're committed to your wellbeing, and we'll work with you to be the best you can be.

If you're keen to see the direct impact that your contribution can have for the people of Te Awakairangi, this is your opportunity to see the positive outcomes first-hand. Apply now if you're ready to make a difference. Tūhono mai. Come join us.

Applications close Monday 20th January 2025 at 11.55pm.