Environmental Compliance Investigator

Taituarā; Waikato; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Staff discounts

Health insurance

Life insurance

Additional leave over Christmas/New Y

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking a Compliance Monitoring Officer to join the Enforcement team in Waipā. You will monitor resource consents, identify and resolve compliance issues, and help ensure activities meet regulatory requirements.

You will own monitoring activities, apply investigative and analytical skills, and provide technical advice on complex matters. You will work with colleagues across the Council, engage with consent holders and the wider community to deliver fair and effective outcomes, with a

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in compliance, regulatory, enforcement, environmental monitoring, planning or related field.
• Ability to interpret legislation and assess compliance.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills with balanced, evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach and ability to manage challenging conversations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resource consents and identify compliance issues across Waipā.
• Resolve compliance issues and provide sound technical advice on complex matters.
• Engage with consent holders and the community to achieve practical outcomes.
• Collaborate with Council colleagues to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legislation interpretation

Analytical reporting

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Taituarā is seeking a Compliance Monitoring Officer to join the Enforcement team in Waipā. You will monitor resource consents, identify and resolve compliance issues, and help ensure activities meet regulatory requirements.

You will own monitoring activities, apply investigative and analytical skills, and provide technical advice on complex matters. You will work with colleagues across the Council, engage with consent holders and the wider community to deliver fair and effective outcomes, with a