Environmental Compliance Investigator

Waimakariri District Council; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimakariri District Council in Rangiora is seeking an experienced RMA Compliance Officer to join its Environmental Services team. You will investigate breaches of the Resource Management Act and related regulations, undertake monitoring and enforcement, and provide guidance to achieve practical compliance outcomes for sustainable environmental management.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, strong investigative and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with property

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, monitoring, enforcement, planning or a regulatory environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and environmental compliance practices.
• Strong investigation, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and potential breaches of the Resource Management Act, District Plan and resource consent conditions.
• Undertake compliance monitoring, site inspections, audits and enforcement activities as required.
• Conduct noise monitoring assessments and respond to environmental compliance enquiries.
• Oversee the implementation of the Council's compliance monitoring programme.
• Provide professional advice on compliance, monitoring and enforcement matters.
• Peer review compliance and enforcement letters, reports and documentation for consistency and quality.
• Represent Council in investigations, hearings, mediations and legal proceedings where required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance and enforcement practices.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and industry best practice.

Skills

Investigation

Compliance monitoring

Enforcement

Negotiation

Decision‑making

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Planning, Environmental Management or Resource Management

Job description

Waimakariri District Council in Rangiora is seeking an experienced RMA Compliance Officer to join its Environmental Services team. You will investigate breaches of the Resource Management Act and related regulations, undertake monitoring and enforcement, and provide guidance to achieve practical compliance outcomes for sustainable environmental management.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification, strong investigative and negotiation skills, and the ability to work with property