Waste Compliance Officer

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Join our Waste and Compliance Team and support the delivery of waste management services while minimising environmental impacts in this part-time role working 32 hours per week.

The focus of this role is to carry out field analysis, auditing and reporting on TCC waste operation sites, including closed landfills and transfer stations. Ensuring all waste operations meet resource consent requirements and that environmental and community impacts are effectively monitored and managed.  

This position plays a key role in supporting reactive waste services, managing environmental complaints (e.g., odour, discharge, or safety concerns), and assisting with remediation projects. A portion of this role involves field work to ensure assets are compliant, safe, and operating effectively. 

This role is based at our Tauranga CBD office. Some of our key assets include: Te Maunga and Maleme Street Transfer Stations and the Material Recovery Facility.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Resource Consent Compliance Monitoring 

• Environmental Impact Monitoring 

• Health & Safety Compliance and Auditing 

• Project and Reactive Work Support 

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline. 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in resource consent compliance monitoring, environmental fieldwork, sampling, analysis and reporting. 

• Current full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence. 

• Proven communication skills – both verbal and written. 

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including Resource Management Act, Waste Management Act 

• Customer-focused, adaptable, and a collaborative team player. 

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Hope Lawsen at hope.lawsen@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close 31st August

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Our selection process may include behavioural interviews, psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Waste Compliance Officer