Environmental Monitoring Officer

Auckland Council

. Monitor active resource consents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and agreed processes .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance and resource management, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and stakeholder engagement. Capable of investigating non-compliance issues and developing effective enforcement responses while fostering positive relationships with consent holders and landowners.

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Environmental ComplianceResource ManagementStrong Communication SkillsRegulatory RequirementsProblem-Solving Approach

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceResource ManagementPlanningEcologyGeographyInvestigative SkillsEvidence GatheringRemediation ManagementEnforcement Response DevelopmentBusiness Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingJudgementCuriositySolutions-Focused Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

New Zealand Driver's LicenceWarrant Under Resource Management Act 1991Warrant Under Local Government Act 2002

Industry Keywords

Environmental MonitoringCompliance ServicesLocal GovernmentRegulatory EnvironmentStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor active resource consents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and agreed processes
Investigate non-compliance issues and assess environmental impacts
Develop appropriate enforcement responses
Provide guidance, education, and support to consent holders to achieve and maintain compliance
Manage remediation activities and enforcement cases
Gather and prepare evidence where required
Contribute to business improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance services and reduce environmental risks
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve positive environmental outcomes
Report to the Team Leader Environmental Monitoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Resource Management, Planning, Ecology, Geography, or a related field
Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with landowners, consent holders, and key stakeholders
Sound judgement, curiosity, and a solutions-focused approach to investigating and resolving issues
Current full New Zealand driver's licence required
Must be eligible to hold a warrant under the Resource Management Act 1991 and Local Government Act 2002
Experience in environmental compliance, resource management, planning, local government, or a regulatory environment is advantageous but not essential
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required
Recent graduates or candidates with some experience in an environmental, regulatory, planning, or customer-facing environment are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working conditions
Option to work from home after successfully completing the initial training and shadowing period
Well-being focus
Culture of continuous improvement
Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments
Employer KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary
Support for access requirements during recruitment