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Environmental Protection Officer
About the Opportunity
Marlborough District Council (MDC) is now seeking a full-time Environmental Protection Officer to join their team in Blenheim, situated in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough region on New Zealand's south island. This is a Monday to Friday role with occasional rostered after-hours work, as required.
Reporting to the Compliance Manager and working within a team of approximately 9-10 Environmental Protection Officers, this role will see you ensuring a high standard of environmental protection and compliance is maintained within the Marlborough region, through the monitoring of resource consents and responding to customer concerns. This could include anything from compliance issues regarding winery waste, through to marine farms, air pollution or water quality.
Some of your day-to-day duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Formulating strategies for enforcement of the RMA 1991 and Bylaws;
- Understanding and investigating complaints objectively and impartially;
- Preparing and presenting evidence to Council hearings and potentially to Court;
- Informing and educating landowners and businesses on the benefits of consent compliance; and
- Fostering working relationships with industry to minimise their environmental impacts.
This is a challenging role, but one that offers fantastic variety. With a mixture of indoor and outdoor work and an ever-changing case load, no two days will be the same!
Package & Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a new challenge and further your career within a thriving Council.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive base salary circa NZD $65,000 - $82,000 (negotiable with skills and experience) plus a range of additional benefits including:
- 5% super (matching employee contribution);
- 5 weeks' annual leave;
- 10 days' sick leave;
- Shared pool vehicle;
- Relocation assistance;
- Health and income protection insurance; and
- A wellness program to support your health, wellbeing, and financial security
Council offices are modern and open plan, with the belief that this environment improves functionality and workflow, allowing for improved communication and productivity. The main office building is situated in the CBD, amongst cafés and shops. 30 seconds is all it takes to be in town meeting friends and family for lunch.
Marlborough is a unique district, with a small, friendly population and large geographic footprint encompassing a mix of regional and urban areas. More than 65% of New Zealand's wine comes from this region, and it is home to several endemic species plus the famous Marlborough Sounds.
You will be joining a close-knit team that regularly enjoy each other's company. The social club brings staff together in a relaxed atmosphere for Friday night drinks and other organised events, including mid-year and end of year celebrations.
In addition, MDC encourages professional development, ongoing training, and career progression. You will have the opportunity to take control of your own growth and skill enhancement with Council support, including access to seminars and conferences.
The above is just some of the many amazing benefits of working for MDC - it's no wonder tenure is so high, with many employees having been on board for 25+ years!
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