Senior Earthworks and Streamworks Monitoring Officer

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Senior Earthworks and Streamworks Monitoring Officer with Auckland Council offers a full-time, hybrid role across the Auckland region, focusing on earthworks and streamworks in the Environmental Monitoring Unit. You will monitor consent compliance for construction and infrastructure projects, primarily on-site, to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation, undertake enforcement and provide education to consent holders. Ideal candidates have planning or environmental compliance experience or a science/resource management qualification, with solid knowledge of the Resource Management Act and hands-on earthworks/streamworks exposure. Key strengths are investigation, problem-solving, communication, leadership and negotiation. To apply, tailor your CV to show on-site monitoring and stakeholder engagement, highlight ability to travel, and apply before 10 August 11:59 pm; be prepared for a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer across the Auckland Region  
• Hybrid role - mix of field and office-based work 
• Protect the environment and contribute towards a world class Auckland! 

He angitutanga: The opportunity

Senior Officer within our Environmental Monitoring Unit that forms part of the wider Licensing and Compliance department at Auckland Council. Our team is responsible for monitoring resource consents for construction and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance. We cover the entire Auckland region and are passionate about preventing and minimising environmental risks to land, air and water, whilst promoting sustainable development in a fast-growing city. 

We have roles based across the Auckland region. These roles will have a specialist focus on earthworks and streamworks, where you will monitor activities to prevent impacts of soil erosion, sedimentation and dust from earthworks, that can potentially pollute streams, lakes, and harbours, and pose risks to freshwater and marine vegetation and animals. 

Your time will predominantly be spent on-site to determine any potential areas of non-compliance and assess the impacts of these against statutory requirements, with a focus on the effects to the environment and the community. You will be responsible for undertaking enforcement action (where required), providing advice and education to consent holders, industry and helping our customers to understand and comply with their consent requirements.  

Full-time permanent role 40 hours per week Monday to Friday based in Auckland Central. 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

Your CV will demonstrate previous experience in planning or environmental compliance, or you may possess a technical qualification in science, environmental or resource management. Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation would be ideal. Earthworks and streamworks is the specialist focus of these roles, as such experience in these fields will be key. 

Excellent investigation and problem-solving abilities coupled with sound communication, interpersonal, leadership and relationship building skills will be required. Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills will also be important in ensuring quality environmental outcomes are achieved for Auckland.  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.8 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by Gender Tick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.  As part of our organisation, please view a range of benefits.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now!

Salary range: $91,027 to $110,000 plus Kiwisaver contribution

Applications close: Monday, 10 August at 11:59 pm

Find a copy of the position description here

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.