Compliance Monitoring Officer

Are you passionate about environmental compliance, problem-solving and making a real difference in our district?

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Compliance Monitoring Officer to join our Enforcement team. You’ll play a key role in monitoring resource consents, identifying and resolving compliance issues, and helping ensure activities across Waipā meet their regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of monitoring activities, apply your investigative and analytical skills, and provide sound technical advice on complex compliance matters. You'll work closely with colleagues across Council and engage with consent holders and the wider community to achieve practical, fair and effective outcomes.

What you'll bring:

• At least three years' experience in compliance, regulatory, enforcement, environmental monitoring, planning or a related field.
• Confidence interpreting legislation, assessing compliance and conducting inspections or investigations.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills, with the judgement to make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to manage challenging conversations.

A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent training and a full New Zealand driver licence are required. Local government, RMA knowledge and enforcement-related training would be an advantage.

Benefits

Be part ofa wider team that's dedicated to making a positive difference for our communities. On top of a supportive work environment, we offer free staff parking, access to a wide range of local discounts and a genuine commitment to learning and development. Council supports staff wellbeing through a range of initiatives and offers benefits including health insurance, life insurance and additional leave over Christmas/New Year period.

So, if you enjoy working independently, tackling complex issues and building constructive relationships to achieve better compliance outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help protect the values and wellbeing of our Waipā communities.

Please apply online with a cover letter and CV. To find out more, see our careers page (joinourteam.co.nz/waipa/our-jobs) for the full job description, or contact mariska.senekal@waipadc.govt.nz with any questions.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 4th of November at 10pm.

Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in New Zealand.