• Provide technical expertise and analytical leadership in a regulatory environment
• Collaborate to align work programmes with organisational priorities
• Drive continuous improvement to deliver regulatory outcomes

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 pivotal position, you will provide expert collaborative and analytical skills as a member of the Regulatory Intelligence team and spearhead work programmes that align with organisational strategic priorities. You’ll design and deliver regulatory work programmes, guide operational planning, and lead cross-organisational collaboration to ensure strong outcomes for our environment and communities.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver analysis that informs future planning and management of risk
• Collaborate within the organisation and with external stakeholders to deliver regulatory priorities
• Provide specialist technical expertise and insights to support process improvement and change management initiatives
• Support the team leader with identifying opportunities for innovation and building capability

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

Mōu │ About You 

You are an experienced regulatory or environmental professional who brings both deep subject expertise and a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and are energised by solving challenging problems that have real-world impact.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources etc.) or other qualifications with experience outlined below. 

• 10+ years’ experience in relevant public or private sector fields
• Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
• Proven success managing complex projects, budgets, and stakeholder relationships
• Experience coaching and developing others
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate statutory frameworks

If you're excited about this opportunity but you feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage your application. 

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  

Applications close on Sunday, 18 January.  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. 

Please note that during our annual shutdown from 19 December - 5 January our recruitment inbox will not be monitored.  We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to connecting with you in the New Year.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can