Environmental Monitoring Officer

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Officer to drive positive environmental change while ensuring compliance and enforcement of resource consents. The role offers a competitive salary, varied work integrating field and office tasks, and a commitment to sustainability initiatives across Auckland.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance or planning.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance best practices.
• Eligible for a Warrant under the Resource Management Act 1991.

Responsibilities

• Monitor active resource consents and ensure compliance.
• Develop and manage enforcement plans for non-compliance cases.
• Collaborate with other teams to achieve strategic environmental outcomes.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder management

Innovative solutions

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk/Compliance Management

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science

Tertiary qualification in Law

Job description

• Multiple Opportunities Across Auckland and South Auckland: Drive positive environmental change across the region.

• Make an Impact: Ensure compliance for lasting environmental outcomes.

• Varied Work: Balance field and office tasks for diverse experiences.

He angitūtanga:The Opportunity

Auckland Council is looking for anEnvironmental Monitoring Officerto join our team, ensuring the effective monitoring, compliance, and enforcement of resource consents. This role is critical in achieving positive environmental outcomes for Auckland by managing resource consent compliance, addressing breaches, and supporting remediation activities. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and have experience in compliance or resource management, we want to hear from you!

We have a permanent opportunities for 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.

These roles are for Region-wide team based in Aucklan CBD and South team based in Manukau.

He kōrero mōu: About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring at experience in planning, environmental compliance, or regulatory environments, ideally within a local government setting. You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in fields such as Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Law, or a related area. A strong understanding of regulatory compliance best practices is essential, along with a proven customer service ethic and the ability to develop innovative solutions. Familiarity with the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002 is crucial, as well as the ability to effectively manage resource consents and handle enforcement actions. You must be eligible for a Warrant under both the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

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.).
• Demonstrated 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.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefitsHERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!Apply now!

Salary ranges from $73,000 and $86,000 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.

Find a copy of the position description here:https://bit.ly/46qkhWc

Applications close 7 July 2025.

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The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.