Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

Central Otago District Council; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly workplace

Active social club

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Wellbeing programme

Additional leave

Job summary

Central Otago District Council in Alexandra is seeking a Monitoring and Enforcement Officer. You will conduct site visits, monitor compliance with the Resource Management Act, Building Act, and district bylaws, and respond to public enquiries while working with a dedicated Regulatory Services team.

This role emphasizes education and negotiation to achieve outcomes, with duties including issuing notices and providing professional regulatory advice.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in planning or resource management.
• Experience in local government preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound analytical and report-writing skills.
• Solutions-focused and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce compliance with applicable legislation.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor consent conditions.
• Respond to service requests with practical solutions.
• Achieve compliance through education, negotiation, and enforcement.
• Prepare permits, notices, and infringement documentation.
• Provide regulatory advice to Council departments.
• Contribute to bylaw development and review.
• Support Regulatory Services and other duties as directed.
• Collaborate across the organisation to deliver customer-focused services.
• Assist with related compliance activities as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Office

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Planning or Resource Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alexandra

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? You'll be out in the community conducting site visits, monitoring compliance, responding to enquiries, and working alongside a dedicated team to help keep our district safe, vibrant, and well managed.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring And Enforcement Officer Job Description

• Promote and enforce compliance with the Resource Management Act, Building Act, District Plan, Council Bylaws, and other relevant legislation through education, guidance, and regulatory action.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor resource consent conditions to assess compliance and investigate potential breaches.
• Respond promptly to service requests from the public and Council staff, providing practical solutions and professional advice.
• Achieve compliance outcomes using a balanced approach that includes education, communication, negotiation, and enforcement where necessary.
• Prepare and issue permits, notices, warnings, and infringement documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and Council policies.
• Provide accurate and professional regulatory advice to Council departments, supporting the effective delivery of the Council's Enforcement Strategy.
• Contribute to the development and review of Council bylaws, including participation in consultation processes and hearings where required.
• Support the delivery of Regulatory Services functions and undertake additional duties as directed by the Regulatory Services Manager.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver responsive, customer-focused services and uphold a strong "One Team" approach.
• Assist with related compliance and enforcement activities, including supporting other regulatory functions as operational needs require.

Desired Skills And Experience

About you:

• Tertiary qualification ideally with planning or resource management
• Experience in local government (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Sound analytical and report-writing skills
• Solutions-focused approach and ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Benefits

• Dog friendly workplace
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Wellbeing programme
• Additional leave

About Us

Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; it’s about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.

As a values-based organisation, we centre our work on our whakataukī: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou’ - Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.