• Respond to pollution events that are reported to Environment Canterbury
• Make a tangible difference for people and the environment
• Full-time Permanent | Central City location

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

In this key frontline role, you’ll respond to community concerns, investigate issues, and ensure compliance with General Bylaws, permitted activities under the regional plan, and the Resource Management Plan. Your work will make a tangible difference for people and the environment.

In this role you’ll:

• Respond to and investigate Requests for Service (RFS) from the community, including illegal dumping, noise complaints, dust, smoke, and odour complaints. You will also respond to earthwork disturbances and stormwater/wastewater issues.
• Gather and record information accurately, using Council databases to track and analyse trends
• Educate the public on environmental rules and bylaws, providing clear, friendly guidance
• Take enforcement action when necessary, balancing empathy with clarity and transparency
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring customers are informed and supported

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert. 

Mōu │ About You

You’ll be empathetic, accountable, adaptable and organized, and hold a tertiary degree in a relevant field (Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, etc.), or at least two years transferable experience.  In addition, you’ll have:

• A current full Driver’s Licence
• Strong customer service, communication, and conflict management skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, bylaws, and regulations
• Computer database and keyboarding skills

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Enforcement experience
• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991
• Compliance monitoring experience
• Project management experience

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 Scott Ries on 0272481767  

Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025.  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