Environmental Services Team | Permanent - Full Time | Rangiora

Are you passionate about protecting the environment, achieving positive compliance outcomes, and working within a dynamic regulatory environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RMA Compliance Officer to join our Environmental Services team.

As our RMA Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in investigating and responding to breaches of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), District Plan requirements, resource consent conditions, and related legislation. You will work collaboratively with property owners, businesses, stakeholders, and the wider community to achieve practical and effective compliance outcomes while supporting sustainable environmental management.

About the Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Investigate complaints and potential breaches of the Resource Management Act, District Plan, and resource consent conditions.

• Undertake compliance monitoring, site inspections, audits, and enforcement activities where required.

• Conduct noise monitoring assessments and respond to environmental compliance enquiries.

• Oversee the implementation of Council's compliance monitoring programme.

• Provide professional advice and guidance on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement matters.

• Peer review compliance and enforcement letters, reports, and documentation to ensure consistency and quality.

• Represent Council in investigations, hearings, mediations, and legal proceedings where required.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance compliance and enforcement practices.

• Keep up to date with legislative changes and industry best practice to support continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Planning, Environmental Management, Resource Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience in compliance, monitoring, enforcement, planning, or a similar regulatory environment.

• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and environmental compliance practices.

• Strong investigation, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Waimakariri District Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community and the environment. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.

Ready to Apply

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Simon Clark, Team Leader Environmental Compliance on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV) for a confidential discussion.

Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Please view the position description here. (NB – if required please access via our website: https://careers.waimakariri.govt.nz/#jobs)

Please note: To be considered for this role, you must currently hold valid working rights for New Zealand. Applications from candidates without current eligibility to work in New Zealand will not be considered.