Building Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer | Environmental Regulation  Taranaki | Permanent Opportunity  

Talent Network is recruiting on behalf of an established regional organisation seeking a Compliance Officer to join its environmental compliance team.  This is a varied, field-based role combining environmental monitoring, investigation, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance. You’ll work across a diverse range of activities and industries, helping ensure resource use and environmental activities meet legislative and consent requirements. 

The role  You’ll be involved in:  * Undertaking environmental compliance inspections and monitoring * Responding to pollution incidents and public complaints * Investigating potential breaches of environmental legislation * Collecting field samples and evidence * Working with consent holders to achieve and maintain compliance * Providing practical technical and regulatory advice * Supporting appropriate enforcement action where required * Building relationships with landowners, industry, iwi/hapū and the wider community  The role is primarily based in Taranaki, with regular travel throughout the region and participation in an after-hours on-call roster.  

About you  We’re looking for someone who brings:  * A relevant qualification in Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science or a related discipline * Ideally 2+ years’ experience within environmental compliance, enforcement, monitoring or a relevant industry * Strong investigation and problem-solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communication * Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders * Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 and associated legislation * A practical, organised and resilient approach to your work  Experience within the primary, energy or civil construction sectors would be advantageous. 

 Interested?  If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can combine environmental knowledge, practical field work and stakeholder engagement while making a tangible contribution to sustainable resource management, we’d like to hear from you.  Apply through Talent Network today for a confidential discussion.