- Make a positive difference to environmental health in your community
- Friendly, inclusive team environment
- Great benefits and flexible work options
- 12-month fixed term position
About the role
Right now, we have a full-time fixed term opportunity for an outstanding Environmental Technical Officer or Food Verifier to join our Environmental Health Team to cover 12 months of parental leave. Due to the limited amount of time the successful candidate will be with us, we will only be considering applications that show current experience as an Alcohol Licensing Inspector and/or Food Act Verifier. You will work to promote and safeguard environmental health in the community by facilitating and influencing proactive compliance, leading, educating and working with the public and industry locally, regionally, and nationally to maintain compliance. Key responsibilities may include:
- Inquiring into and reporting on applications under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and presenting evidence in committee or Authority hearings
- Investigating complaints and following up on Request's for Service relating to health nuisances such as odour, vermin, noise, substandard housing.
- Carrying out food control plan/national programme verifications and enforcing the Food Act 2014 and associated Regulations
- Enforcing bylaws
- Advising and submitting on Council policy and submissions
About You
The successful applicant will have:
- Current experience as an Alcohol Licensing Inspector and/or Food Verifier
- Proven experience in the environmental health / public health field
- A passion for improving the environmental health of our community
- Current NZ drivers' licence
- The professionalism and communication skills to interact effectively with elected representatives and members of the public
The following is advantageous though not essential:
- Familiarity with the provisions of the Resource Management Act and/or Local Government Act
- Relevant training/certificates
About Us
At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.
Working in our Environment & Sustainability group, you'll play a part in the development of our city as a desirable place, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to protecting the assets of our diverse communities and improving our citizens' quality of life. Tūhono mai. Come join us!
Some of our great benefits include:
- Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
- Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
- Flexible working options
- Free pool entry and discounted gym memberships
Applications close at 11.55pm on 9 September 2025. Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
