Resource Management Technical Lead

Overview

Fixed-Term until 30 June 2026 | Full-Time

As 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

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services :

Environmental Regulation and Protection

Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards

Public Transport

The successful candidate will

Support the establishment and maintenance of professional and technical Resource Management Act standards and practices within the Regional Compliance functions of Environment Canterbury.

Provide technical leadership, advice and support in relation to compliance and enforcement work programmes and decision making.

Build capability and sustainable management within the Canterbury Region.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Ideally you'll have

A post-graduate Science, Engineering, or Resource Management related qualification

A proven history of practical in-field RMA compliance and enforcement.

A work history in managing or regulating wastewater and stormwater, water takes or rural issues.

The ability to effectively train and mentor field staff within compliance functions.

The ability to work in a dynamic and reactive environment, and be resilient.

A minimum of eight years experience in RMA Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, and / or earthworks and land disturbance management, wastewater / stormwater management, or rural management.

• A high level of ability to prepare training materials, and to coach, mentor and develop others, including providing constructive, developmental feedback;
• Highly effective operating within political and community focused environments and an appreciation or astuteness of the sensitivities relating to local government, democratic and public processes;

Evidenced ability to be recognised by peers as a leader and innovator in compliance monitoring and enforcement in their technical field

Our mahi is underpinned by our values :

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment.

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

We're 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.

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact James Tricker on 027 839 1341

Applications close on Wednesday 1 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.

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