Our team is responsible for monitoring resource consents for construction and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance. We cover the entire Auckland region and are passionate about preventing and minimising environmental risks to land, air, and water, while promoting sustainable development in a fast-growing city.
This role has a specialist focus on earthworks and streamworks, where you will monitor activities to prevent the impacts of soil erosion, sedimentation, and dust from earthworks that can potentially pollute streams, lakes, and harbours, and pose risks to freshwater and marine vegetation and animals.
Your time will predominantly be spent on site, identifying potential areas of non-compliance and assessing their impacts against statutory requirements, with a focus on effects on the environment and the community. You will be responsible for undertaking enforcement action where required, providing advice and education to consent holders and industry, and helping our customers understand and comply with their consent requirements.
This role is based at our Central office, with an emphasis on South Auckland consents. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Your CV will demonstrate previous experience in planning, environmental compliance, environmental monitoring, earthworks, civil construction, or a related field. Alternatively, you may hold a technical qualification in science, environmental management, or resource management.
Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation would be ideal. Earthworks and streamworks are the specialist focus of this role, so experience with and knowledge of Guidance Document 05 will be essential.
Excellent investigation and problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills, will be required. Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills will also be important in ensuring quality environmental outcomes are achieved for Auckland.
The salary for this role will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. For an exceptional candidate, a senior position may be available. The goal of this role is to develop into a Senior Earthworks and Streamworks Monitoring Officer position.
At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of benefits.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
If you are looking for a new professional challenge and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your cover letter and CV.
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Salary ranges from $78,311 to $92,130 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.
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Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026.
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The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.
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