• Respond to pollution events that are reported to Environment Canterbury
• Apply our compliance approach of: Engaging, Educating, Enabling or Enforcement as required 
• An inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve 

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury 

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.  

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.  

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:  

• Environmental Regulation and Protection 
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards 
• Public Transport  

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The role of the Senior Resource Management Officer – Incident Response sits within our Urban team based in Tuam and provides a mix of both office and field-based work. Your focus will be working proactively with communities, resource users, rūnanga, and stakeholders to support real change in the on-the-ground management of natural resources.

More about the role:

• Upholding compliance with regulations & regional rules
• Identify process improvement opportunities and resolve complex issues
• Reporting and compliance support
• Develop and deliver technical and customer service training to staff
• Report writing and producing feedback
• Establish and maintain regional and strategic networks

Mōu │ About You

You’ll have a relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant resource management-related field. You’ll understand the principles of the Resource Management Act and have experience with consent holders.

Being part of Urban Canterbury team involves working proactively with communities, resource users, rūnanga, and stakeholders to support real change in on-the-ground management of natural resources.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to encourage people
• Comfortable supporting and coaching other staff with professional development
• Work independently and proactively
• Motivated to work together with our community 
• Support continuous improvement in environmental performance
• Proven experience in the Stormwater and Wastewater industries
• Experience in industrial consent monitoring activities
• Must hold a full Class 1 driver’s licence

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury   

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:  

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship) 
• Pononga (integrity)  
• Manaakitanga (people first)  
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)  
• Māiatanga (can 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 Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey 

 Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information  

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Lauren Hamilton on 027 247 4692.

Applications close on Sunday, 8 June.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close 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.   

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can