The opportunity Join our Licensing and Regulatory Compliance department in a pivotal role where you will play a crucial part in ensuring and enhancing public health and safety.
As an Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring compliance of food businesses, licensing of businesses engaged in health and hygiene activities, and enforcing relevant legislation.
Your work will contribute to maintaining, protecting, and improving the health, safety, and wellbeing of the public.
In this role, you will undertake registration, verification, and inspection activities for food businesses, as well as licensing processes for hairdressers and health and hygiene establishments.
Your contribution will support Council initiatives aimed at safeguarding public health and safety.
He korero mou: About you Your background should demonstrate previous experience in Environmental Health, ideally with a focus on conducting inspections and verifications for food businesses, operators, and health and hygiene premises.
You should possess appropriate qualifications in Environmental Health or equivalent, recognized under the Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993.
Accreditation or approval as a verifier from an ISO accredited organization or the Ministry for Primary Industries will be advantageous.
Familiarity with IANZ accredited organizations or other quality management systems is highly desirable.
A valid New Zealand driver's license is required for this role, considering the nature of the work and vehicle operation.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, serving nearly 1.5 million people by providing essential services and facilities.
We are committed to making Auckland the best place in the world to work, study, invest, and enjoy a superior quality of life.
Joining our team offers you the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community and be part of an organization that strives for excellence.
You will have access to professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.
If you are passionate about public health and safety and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Applications close Monday, 12 June 2023.
If you have questions, please contact Maria Dio at .
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.
Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.
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