RMA Compliance Officer

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

Environmental Services Team | Permanent - Full Time | Rangiora

Are you passionate about protecting the environment, achieving positive compliance outcomes, and working within a dynamic regulatory environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RMA Compliance Officer to join our Environmental Services team.

As our RMA Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in investigating and responding to breaches of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), District Plan requirements, resource consent conditions, and related legislation. You will work collaboratively with property owners, businesses, stakeholders, and the wider community to achieve practical and effective compliance outcomes while supporting sustainable environmental management.

About The Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• 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 where required.
• Conduct noise monitoring assessments and respond to environmental compliance enquiries.
• Oversee the implementation of Council's compliance monitoring programme.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement matters.
• Peer review compliance and enforcement letters, reports, and documentation to ensure 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.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and industry best practice to support continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Planning, Environmental Management, Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in compliance, monitoring, enforcement, planning, or a similar regulatory environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and environmental compliance practices.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Waimakariri District Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community and the environment. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.

Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Please note: To be considered for this role, you must currently hold valid working rights for New Zealand. Applications from candidates without current eligibility to work in New Zealand will not be considered.