Social Worker Jobs in New Zealand

Date: 28 Jan 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Make a real impact by improving health and safety in Auckland’s communities.
• Diverse role investigating food safety, noise complaints, and public health issues.
• Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, and opportunities to grow.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Put your Environmental Health qualification to good use. In this role you will be carrying out a wide range and variety of environmental health related duties and functions.

You will use your training, expertise, and skills to investigate and resolve issues and complaints around: excessive and unreasonable noise, food safety and suitability, health protection (e.g. tattooing, skin piercing, solaria, etc), statutory nuisances (e.g. insanitary dwellings, hoarding, overcrowding, etc), HSNO (e.g. chemical storage on residential properties, etc), and water quality, etc.

You will be organised and proactive in prioritising and time management. You will be a natural communicator and an adept negotiator with an inherent ability to resolve conflict.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You will be committed to providing first rate customer service and must be a qualified Environmental Health Officer. You will be eligible to be warranted as a Food Safety Officer and an enforcement officer under HSNO.

You will be competent and comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team. You will possess the ability to interpret information and advice and educate accordingly. You will take a collaborative approach to work and have a high customer focus.

We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge of environmental health and at least one years working experience. You will be committed to the principles of quality management and continual improvement.

A current New Zealand Drivers Licence is essential. You will be required to work after hours, weekends and public holidays where necessary.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

At Auckland Council, we offer more than just a job — we provide a chance to make a difference. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and trust, and work in an environment where your contributions matter. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. As part of our commitment to your growth, we ensure you’re supported in making an impact on Auckland’s future, all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Me Tono Ināianei ! Apply now!
Salary range is $86,000 and $110,000 plus KiwiSaver
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Applications close Friday, 21 February 2025 at 11:59pm.

Note: The official title of this role is Enforcement Officer

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.