Environmental Health Officer - 1 Year Fixed Term

Company Description

Hamilton City Council is here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians and become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked, making it the best place to live.

This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant and inclusive city.

Job Description

He angituutanga : The opportunity

We're looking for a qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Regulatory Services Unit on a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover parental leave.

This is a fast-paced and varied role that offers a great mix of office-based and field work, including visiting food premises and responding to public health concerns.

You'll work with a diverse range of customers and businesses across Hamilton, helping to protect public health and ensure food safety.

What You'll Be Doing

Verifying food control plans at fixed premises, mobile food businesses, and events.

Supporting food businesses with registration and compliance under the Food Act

Responding to public health and food safety complaints, and investigating statutory nuisances under the Health Act

Carrying out enforcement as a warranted Food Safety Officer and Environmental Health Officer.

Qualifications

A qualification as defined in the Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations

Working knowledge of legislation relevant to environmental health professionals

Experience in environmental health and / or food business verification is highly desirable

A full New Zealand driver's licence

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skilled in building relationships and supporting compliance through effective engagement

Note : While the preference is for a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer, we're also open to applicants who meet the requirements to be recognised as a verifier under the Food Act

Salary will reflect the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi?

What's the salary?

The salary for this role starting salary is $90,000 with flexibility to negotiate depending on qualifications and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou : What we offer

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.

Two Wellbeing days per year.

Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital / surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.

Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.

Ability to purchase additional annual leave.

Eye testing / glasses cost reimbursement.

Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

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Applications close on the : 29 / 10 / 2025

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Governance and Equity Statement

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email.

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.

View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments).

If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs.

We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly.

If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies.

Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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