Job Category: Administration and Office, Environmental ServicesResponsibilities:Contribute to robust and effective compliance monitoringA variety of desktop monitoring, assessment & auditing of complianceCommunicate key messages and present data findingsWaitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We are privileged to be working with Nga Papatipu Runanga, stakeholders, and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land, and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitu te marae o Tane, toitu te marae o Tangaroa, toitu te tangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.The role would be suited to people who are confident reading data, able to provide advice, and are confident having difficult conversations and taking regulatory action. This position is cost-recoverable (charging for time), and therefore you must be able to keep good timekeeping records. As a Resource Management Officer, you would be expected to gain an understanding of the legislation and contribute to compliance monitoring programs.The role will focus on:Investigate all significant non-compliance with resource consents or regional plan rulesPrepare a variety of reports for internal and external stakeholdersTriage and co-ordinate resource consent portfoliosMonitor and action inquiries from the central mailboxYou'll be an excellent communicator, who can convey challenging messages with empathy and determination and be confident in de-escalating situations when needed. You'll be well-organised and possess attention to detail, and have the ability to work independently and proactively towards achieving designated monthly targets, are resilient, adaptable, and embrace change.More about you:High level of customer serviceAbility to interpret legislationCapable of working in a team as well as individuallyQuick learner with a can-do attitudeAn understanding of the RMA & local government processes, and/or a relevant qualification in a related disciplineUnderstanding and commitment to honouring the Te Tiriti o WaitangiExperience with conflict resolutionOur values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.Applications close on Wednesday, 4 September. We encourage you to apply early; we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
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