Team Leader - Environmental Health Publication Date: 11 / 11 / 2024
Location: Invercargill
Type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector: Government / Local Government
Platinum Recruitment is proud to partner with the Invercargill City Council bringing to market the role of Team Leader, Environmental Health.
About the Organisation Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond. The Invercargill City Council is passionate about creating a team full of exceptional individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.
About the Role As Team Leader – Environmental Health, you will be leading a committed team of 6 staff providing critical environmental health services (sales & supply of alcohol, bylaw enforcement, food verification & other compliance work across the region). Key responsibilities include:
Leadership: motivation, coaching, retention, recruitment across the Environmental Health team.
Lead the Food Check South team: ensuring MPI Recognised Agency status is maintained.
Develop & maintain: strong relationships with both internal & external stakeholders.
Ensure local bylaws & legislation: are enforced, undertaking the duties required of an Environmental Health Officer.
Complete regulatory status reports: for both council & other relevant agencies.
About the Successful Candidate We are looking for an experienced & committed Environmental Health professional to come on board. You could already be operating at a Team Leader / Senior level or equally looking to take a step up in your career to this level. You will need a relevant tertiary qualification that is recognised by the New Zealand Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993. Additionally, you would hold (or be working towards) a Managers Certificate under the Sales and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. If you are outside the Invercargill / Southland region, we are looking for someone open to relocation to join a high performing team & enjoy the lifestyle & affordable living down in the deep south!
About the Process & Why You Should Apply If you are keen to review a full position description or have a confidential discussion on the role, please feel free to contact Andrew from Platinum Recruitment on 027 752 8465 or ****** .
Invercargill City Council offers a range of employee benefits that includes:
Flexible working environment
Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus on employee health and well-being: Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Relocation assistance
This role will ideally offer you career development with enviable lifestyle opportunities that living in a small city allows! Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces like Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours, and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm, and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Oreti Beach, the Waihopai River, a lively restaurant scene, and a sensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.
Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time. If you already know enough to be interested please APPLY NOW!
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes "Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it."
Director & Senior Consultant: Andrew Wilson
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