At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same.
To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.
We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.
We think Otago's a pretty special place.
It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand.
Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers and wild beaches.
Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Investigator to join our Compliance team on a full time, permanent basis in Dunedin, Queenstown or Alexandra.
The purpose of the role is to provide quality technical and procedural advice and support for investigations of RMA contraventions.
The Senior Investigator carries out complex, sensitive investigations on environmental offending and pollution complaints.
You will be managing a varied caseload of complex matters, which will include interviewing appropriate key parties, collating evidence and producing detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner As a Senior Investigator, you will be responsible for: Carrying out complex investigations Preparing and managing case files and investigation reports Preparing briefs of evidence and preparing witnesses for hearings Giving evidence in Court Contributing to the wider projects of the ORC Compliance Team Responding to pollution complaints Carrying out inspections to determine compliance with various legislation.
If you are interested in working to protect our environment in both proactive and reactive ways, then this is the role for you About You Relevant qualification in investigations, science, engineering or environmental management and/or relevant experience in a related field Full current drivers' license 5+ years regulatory compliance experience working, ideally within local or central government A high level of computer literacy.
Investigative and interviewing skills, and ability to accurately record actions/evidence Ability to build effective relationships with all levels of the organisation What we offer To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as: Flexible work opportunities Life Insurance Superannuation An annual wellbeing programme Competitive remuneration packages Development opportunities How to Apply Applications close Friday, 26 May2023 Job Details : Reference # 553 Posted on 08 May 202 Closes on 26 May :55 Location(s) Dunedin, Queenstown, Alexandra Expertise Environmental Regulation (Consents, Compliance, Investigations a Job level(s) Intermediate, Experienced Work type(s) Permanent fulltime #J-18808-Ljbffr
