Environmental Specialist Advisor

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Work with an experienced and enthusiastic team
- Wide range of projects across the Auckland region
- Mix of CBD office and home-based working

Based in the CBD, Auckland Council’s Specialist Unit is a multi-disciplinary team within the Council’s Regulatory Services Directorate. The unit provides specialist advice to support the Council’s regulatory functions, primarily relating to the Resource Management Act (RMA), the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-FW). A key function of the unit is to provide specialist assessment and advice on environmental effects with particular emphasis on Resource Consents...

We also play a role assisting our colleagues in the monitoring and compliance teams, influencing policy, and designing and providing training to Regulatory staff (planners, compliance staff and development engineers). We are privileged to work on projects across the entire Auckland region and are enthusiastic about preventing and minimising negative environmental and health effects whilst promoting sustainable development in our fast-growing city.

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

**_Specialist (Earth, Streams & Trees Team)_**
In this role you will be providing specialist, technical input into managing the effects of significant earthworks and works directly in and around freshwater bodies (lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands). This includes assessment of erosion and sediment controls, construction methodologies and freshwater ecological effects.

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**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You are competent in problem solving and finding innovative solutions to technical issues or problems. The ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences is critical as you will be regularly consulting with internal and external customers. You will have worked within a busy professional environment and have excellent time management and project management skills. You are flexible and open to change, including new ways of doing things and upskilling.

What you will need to succeed
- A tertiary qualification in science, environmental science, freshwater ecology, resource management, environmental health or equivalent.
- 5 or more years' experience in a relevant role.
- Experience and understanding of relevant sections of the Resource Management Act and relevant local and national standards and policies.
- A current full NZ driver’s licence

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Our Resource Consents Department processes more than 17,000 consents annually and facilitates a wide range of development projects. You will be working for an organisation that embraces flexible working. We offer a competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group.

We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.

Applications close on **Sunday 14th July 2024 at 11:59pm.**

**_This role is deemed safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer._**

Salary range $82,620 - $97,200 (depending on skillset and experience)

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.



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