Environmental Health Officer

Hutt City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Birthday leave

Wellbeing leave

Pool entry

Job summary

Hutt City Council in Wellington seeks an experienced Environmental Health Officer/Technical Officer to join our Environmental Health Team. You will manage duties under diverse legislation, including food safety verifications and alcohol licensing, while collaborating with the community and local businesses to protect public health.

This permanent, full-time role offers flexible options, a supportive team, and opportunities for ongoing development to ensure safe food practices across the district.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out food verification work
• Experience reporting and representing inspectorate at hearings
• Strong knowledge of Food Act 2014, Sale and Supply of Alcohol 2012, Health Act 1956 and RMA 1991

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Food Control Plan and National Programme verifications
• Supporting and enforcing compliance with the Food Act 2014 and regulations
• Investigating health nuisance and substandard housing complaints
• Monitoring noise and enforcing noise and pollution provisions of the RMA 1991
• Contributing to wider environmental health activities as required
• Engaging with community and local businesses to support compliant practices

Skills

Food verification

Licensing inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Experience in environmental health or public health

Job description

Environmental Health Officer/Technical Officer

Help protect food safety and environmental health in your community

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Put your public health expertise and experience to work
• Friendly, inclusive team with great benefits and flexible work options

About The Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health/Technical Officer to join our Environmental Health Team.

You’ll be an experienced environmental health all-rounder, and competent to carry out all the duties required under the vast array of legislation related to environmental health.

Key Focus Areas

• Carrying out Food Control Plan and National Programme verifications
• Supporting and enforcing compliance with the Food Act 2014 and associated regulations
• Enquiring into and reporting on applications under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
• Investigating health nuisance complaints and those associated with substandard housing.
• Monitoring noise and enforcing the noise and pollution provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991.
• Contributing to wider environmental health activities as required.

You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our community and local businesses, using your experience to help protect public health and support positive compliance outcomes.

Job Description.

About you

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• An experienced Food Verifier - with current practical experience carrying out food verification work
• An experienced Licensing Inspector - with current practical experience in reporting and representing the inspectorate at hearings.
• Community focused - passionate about protecting public health and supporting safe food practices
• A confident communicator - able to explain regulatory requirements clearly and constructively
• Practical and solutions focused - comfortable assessing issues, applying legislation and making sound decisions
• A collaborator - able to build positive relationships with businesses, customers, colleagues and other stakeholders

You’ll Also Need

• Current experience as a Food Act Verifier and Licensing Inspector
• Experience in environmental health, food safety or public health
• Knowledge and practical application of the Food Act 2014, Sale and Supply of Alcohol 2012, Health Act 1956 and Resource Management Act 1991, and associated requirements
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• A current New Zealand driver licence

Bonus points for: relevant environmental health, food safety or regulatory qualifications, training or certifications, and experience working within local government.

Why join us?

At Hutt City Council, We Offer

• A chance to make a real difference in our community
• A positive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing development and wellbeing support
• Flexible working options
• Paid birthday leave
• Wellbeing leave and additional wellbeing benefits
• Free pool entry and discounted gym memberships

We're committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

About Us

Kia noho mai t'anei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why Work Here?

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Tühono mai. Come join us!

Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026.