Environmental Health Team Leader


If you are a passionate people leader, have a qualification in health science (or similar) with practical experience in Environmental Health activity and food legislation, then we want to hear from you

We have an exciting leadership position available in our fast-paced Regulatory Team. Reporting to our Licensing and Compliance Manager you will be responsible for the Environmental Health Team.  This is a permanent, full time role based primarily in our Thames Office.

The team covers a wide range of responsibilities, including registration and verification of food business, Food Safety Officer duties, inspection of premises registered under the Health Act 1956, assessing and reporting on alcohol licence applications and manager's certificates as well as investigating general health nuisances.

The Team Leader takes a leading role in workload management as well as themselves undertaking verifications of businesses operating under a template food control plan. The role also holds the role of Chief Licensing Inspector. So a thorough understanding of requirements for the Alcohol Regulatory & Licensing Authority as well as the Food Act 2014 and Food Regulations 2015, is essential. 

About you

If you have skills in developing talent and creating high performing teams through growing and empowering individuals, along with:

  • Have experience, and relevant qualifications, in working in environmental health and public health compliance and enforcement roles
  • Have exceptional communication, customer service and decision-making skills with a calm, solution focused approach to issues and a smile on your face
  • be able to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally making sure we keep our finger on the pulse, and meet needs
  • love processes and the ability to get your teeth into continuous improvement
  • Be passionate about coaching staff and enabling them to be the best.

Why choose TCDC

We are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, the Coromandel offers everything you could want from these urban jungles. The home of many adventure sports and sports clubs, hiking and bush walks, concerts and festivals, arts and markets, and the dazzling white sand beaches of our towns, are not lacking in entertainment.

We offer hybrid working, relocation assistance, a generous benefits package including employer paid insurance and wellbeing initiatives, a genuine commitment to your training and career development and you get to live and work on the beautiful Coromandel.  We are dedicated to building an inclusive team culture and thrive on agility, promote flexibility, and deliver high performance.

Now's the time to change your scene, apply now.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, closing date is Sunday 15th December 2024 at 9.00pm

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: EHO TL

Location: Waikato, Thames-Coromandel

Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2024 at 9.00pm