Resource Management Officer

OverviewLocation : Christchurch, New ZealandJob Type : Permanent | Full TimeAbout Environment CanterburyAs a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land.

We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngai 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 ProtectionCommunity Preparedness and Response to HazardsPublic TransportThe RoleThe Regulatory Intelligence team develops and implements risk-based compliance work programmes, and this role supports our Compliance teams and Operations Group with excellent data management and administration skills.

The role also supports compliance with Farm Environment Plan requirements and following up with consent holders on their compliance against regulations and consent conditions.As a Resource Management Officer, you would be expected to grade both compliance and non-compliance, gain an understanding of the legislation, and contribute to compliance monitoring programs and process improvements.For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.Training is provided, and you will be well supported within a close-knit team.About YouThe Role Would Suit People Who Areconfident reading data, providing advice, and taking regulatory actionable to keep accurate records and follow documented processesconfident and solutions-focussed communicators with well-developed interpersonal skillsdriven, able to work independently, and who love to achieve targets and goalsdetailed and methodical in their work, and have the ability to quickly grasp our in-house databasesin their element influencing change, working analytically and enjoy a structured, process-driven environmentAn understanding of the Resource Management Act and local government processes, and / or a relevant qualification in a related discipline would be of advantage.

Training is provided, and you will be well supported within a close-knit team.ExperienceWe encourage you to apply if you have the following experience and skills : Experience with conflict and conflict resolutionCustomer service skillsStrong administration and computer skills including MS Office suiteProven ability to coordinate and prioritise your workloadUnderstanding and commitment to honouring the Te Tiriti o WaitangiOur values and workplace information are described below.Our ValuesKaitiakitanga (stewardship)Pononga (integrity)Manaakitanga (people first)Whanaungatanga (collaboration)Maiatanga (can do)We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and the environment.

We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We are on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work.

We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori, and te reo Maori in our daily work.

We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey.Additional InformationFor a confidential chat about this role, please contact Paul Hopwood on 027 549 7652.Applications close on Sunday 19 October 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 tatou - Together we can

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