Senior Resource Management Officer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Resource Management Officer role at Environment Canterbury.Job Type : Permanent | Full TimeLocation : Christchurch, New ZealandJob Category : Government, Defence & EmergencyAbout 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 role sits within our urban team based in Tuam Street and provides a mix of both office and field-based work.

Your focus will be working proactively with communities, resource users, runanga, and stakeholders to support real change in the on-the-ground management of natural resources.More About The RoleIdentify process improvement opportunities and resolve complex issuesUphold compliance with regulations and regional rulesDeliver technical and customer service training to staffWrite reports and produce feedbackEstablish and maintain regional and strategic networksAbout YouYou'll have a relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant resource management-related field.

You'll understand the principles of the Resource Management Act and have experience with consent holders.

Being part of Urban Canterbury team involves working proactively with communities, resource users, runanga, and stakeholders to support real change in on-the-ground management of natural resources.ExperienceExcellent communication skills with the ability to encourage peopleComfortable supporting and coaching other staff with professional developmentWork independently and proactivelyMotivated to work together with our communitySupport continuous improvement in environmental performanceExperience in industrial and / or construction consent monitoring activitiesMust hold a full Class 1 drivers licenceOur Values & WorkingKaitiakitanga (stewardship)Pononga (integrity)Manaakitanga (people first)Whanaungatanga (collaboration)Maiatanga (can do)We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.Additional InformationFor a confidential chat about this role, please contact Lauren Hamilton on .Applications close on 30 September 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.Me mahi tahi tatou - Together we can

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