Resource Management Technical Lead

Develop practical ways to respond to complex consents or situations

Lead Projects and Guide people to deliver

Talk to us about flexible working opportunities

**Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha** **About Environment Canterbury**

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

**Kōrero mō te Tūranga** **| About the Role**

The Resource Management Technical Lead provides technical expertise to new and challenging areas within Environment Canterbury’s compliance, monitoring, and enforcement (CME) activities. This role will work across our Zone Delivery, leading and supporting staff and projects within CME. It reflects Environment Canterbury’s ongoing commitment to CME programmes that deliver to organisational priorities. We’re looking for specialist knowledge in the related disciplines of; water supply, farm nutrient management, erosion and sediment control, quarry management or industrial site management.

These roles will work with Zone Managers/Leads and Senior Resource Monitoring Officers to make real gains across Canterbury supporting effective and forward-thinking CME functions. Reporting to the Regional Leader - Compliance Delivery these roles will support delivery excellence across Canterbury.

x2 Vacancies available | x1 Industrial x1 Earthworks

**Mōu** **About You**

Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of eight years’ experience in Resource Management Act Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, or in a relevant industry field, or a combination of both RMA and industry experience totalling eight years.
- Significant experience working in resource management, and an in-depth knowledge of the Resource Management Act and how to implement and enforce resource management plans.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work collaboratively in a manner that links people, their work and processes aligned to organisational goals.
- Proven ability to coach, monitor and develop others including providing constructive, developmental feedback.
- An ability to work effectively within a political and community-focused environment and an appreciation of the sensitivities relating to local government, democratic and public processes.
- Evidenced ability to be recognised by peers as a leader and innovator in their technical field.
- A strong customer and community focus in resolving enquiries and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

**Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha** | **Working at Environment Canterbury**

Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact James Tricker at 027 839 1341.

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Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can