Environmental Compliance Specialist

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Company Overview

Auckland Council, the largest local government council in Oceania, serves over 1.7 million people and plays a crucial role in making Tamaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring Officer to join our team, ensuring effective monitoring, compliance, and enforcement of resource consents. This critical role contributes to achieving positive environmental outcomes for Auckland by managing resource consent compliance, addressing breaches, and supporting remediation activities.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and benefits package offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to Auckland's environmental management and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor active resource consents and ensure compliance with agreed processes
  • Provide feedback for continuous improvement of monitoring services
  • Contribute to business improvements and targeted initiatives to reduce environmental risks
  • Develop and manage enforcement plans for non-compliance cases
  • Conduct mediation and provide guidance to consent holders for achieving compliance
  • Support the wider team with mentoring and fostering a positive collaborative culture
  • Collaborate with other teams to achieve strategic environmental outcomes

Job Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Law, etc.)
  • 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance or planning
  • Local Government experience preferred, particularly in a regulatory environment
  • A current, valid New Zealand driver's license
  • Eligible to hold a warrant under the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002


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