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Te Tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for someone who cares about the environment and wants to help make sure our city stays clean, safe, and healthy. As an Environmental Monitoring Officer, you’ll respond to reports of environmental issues, investigate what’s happened, and help make sure people follow the rules.
What you’ll be doing
- Responding to environmental incidents and investigating what caused them.
- Checking that people are following the rules in their resource consents.
- Visiting sites, taking notes, and writing reports.
- Working with other teams and the public to solve problems.
- Keeping clear records and following set processes.
Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- A qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field, or experience working in compliance, enforcement, or environmental monitoring.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes carefully.
- Clear and confident communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Good record-keeping habits and the ability to manage information accurately.
- A practical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.
Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.
We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.
To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.
You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.
Te Tukanga | How to apply
If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Nick Alleyne at nick.alleyne@tauranga.govt.nz
Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.
Applications will close Friday 12th September
We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz
- You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
- Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.
Job Description: Environmental Monitoring Officer