MONITORING OFFICER

Mō te tūranga | About the role Are you looking for a great opportunity to take the next step in your environmental management career and be at the forefront of environmental protection? Waikato Regional Council are looking for a Monitoring Officer to join our resource consent monitoring teams. As a Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring and managing a broad range of consented activities within the Waikato Region including:

• Industrial stormwater
• Municipal wastewater, drinking water and stormwater
• Air discharges
• Solid waste
• Watertakes

The primary role of a Monitoring Officer includes:

• Undertaking site inspections.
• Assessing environmental data.
• Determining potential environmental effects.
• Building relationships with our businesses and communities.
• Coordinating technical specialists.
• Following 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 and 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

• Works well in a team.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able 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.

A Monitoring Officer will have:

• 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.
• Excellent time management, organisation, prioritisation and proactive communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and software skills with the ability to troubleshoot problems.
• An ability to plan and schedule own work, and to work with little supervision.
• An ability to understand technical issues and communicate effectively, in situations that can be challenging.
• An ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes within the boundaries of legislation.
• Relevant professional experience in compliance, monitoring and enforcement, and erosion and sediment control would be advantageous.

Graduates are encouraged to apply, training, mentoring, and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications will be available to the successful applicant, supporting you to develop and grow your career in environmental management. 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. 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 5 May 2024.
• For a copy of the role description, please click here.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz
• To apply for this job, please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter with your application. Apply now!