RESOURCE CONSENTS MONITORING OFFICER

October 21, 2024

Hamilton

FULL TIME

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Waikato Regional Council are looking for an Intermediate Monitoring Officer.
Be responsible for monitoring and managing a broad range of consented activities within the Waikato Region including:
Earthworks and land development.
Works within freshwater.
Coastal activities.
Mining and quarries.

The primary role of a Monitoring Officer includes:

Undertake site inspections.
Assess environmental data.
Determine potential environmental effects.
Build relationships with our businesses and communities.
Coordinate technical specialists.
Follow up on non-compliance, and report on outcomes.
Occasionally the role will require you to carry through with the investigation of an offence and prepare documentation to support the necessary enforcement action to be taken.
An understanding of Te Ao Māori is essential.
An ability to demonstrate a clear commitment to working with iwi to meet both our Treaty obligations and the growing expectations of tangata whenua across the region are a must.

Mō te tangata | About you

Work well in a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with resource consent holders.
Have a deep understanding of the issues affecting the Waikato Region and the role that regulation plays in protecting our environment.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience :

At least two to five years professional experience in compliance, monitoring and enforcement.
A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Resource management, science, planning, or a related field.
An awareness of the role of Tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori in Resource management.
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear concise reports.
Time management, organisation, and proactive communication skills.
An ability to plan and schedule own work, and work with little supervision.
An ability to understand technical issues and communicate effectively.
Demonstrated mentoring and support of other less experienced staff.
Proven knowledge of all facets of the use of enforcement tools, evidence collection and presentation to an enforcement decision making forum.
An ability to work independently in accordance with compliance, monitoring, and enforcement best practice and adherence to legislative requirements.
Relevant professional experience in compliance, monitoring and enforcement, and erosion and sediment control would be advantageous.

Mō mātou | About us

We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it.
Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
If you’d like to understand more about what we do, please click here. The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 3 November 2024.
For a copy of the role description , please click here.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz
To apply for this job, please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter with your application as a pdf. Apply now!