Role InformationMake a positive difference to environmental health in your communityFriendly, inclusive team environmentGreat benefits and flexible work optionsAbout UsKia noho mai tenei taone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wahi whai hua ki hona iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.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. They're committed to protecting the assets of our diverse communities and improving our citizens' quality of life.About the roleRight now, we have a full-time opportunity for an outstanding Environmental Health Officer or Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health Team. 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 include:Investigating complaints and following up on Requests 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 - prevention of nuisance from fires and smoke, control of animals, use of public places, refuse collection and disposal.Advise and submit on Council policy and submissions.Enquiring and reporting on applications under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and presenting evidence in committee or authority hearings.About YouThe successful applicant will possess:Proven experience in the environmental/public health fieldA passion for improving the environmental health of our communityCurrent NZ drivers licenceThe professionalism and communication skills to interact effectively with elected representatives and members of the publicThe following is advantageous though not essential:Familiar with the provisions of the Resource Management Act and/or Local Government ActFor both roles, you'll need a qualification recognised under the Environmental Qualifications Regulations 1993 and are preferably a warranted Food Safety Officer.We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you as an employee of Hutt City Council. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewardsApplications close Sunday 1st September 2024 at 11.55pmPlease note 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
