Stormwater Licensing Officer

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 9 : 00 am | Expires Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 8 : 59 am

Shape tomorrow in Rotorua : Your career starts here!

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today!

Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata! You have the chisel, you have the mallet! Join us and carve the future today!

Join Rotorua Lakes Council and play a vital role in safeguarding our environment. We are looking for an initiative‑taking Stormwater Licensing Officer to support and deliver our industrial stormwater licensing programme. While you’ll work independently in the field most of the time, you’ll have guidance and oversight from our Water Quality Scientist. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical part in protecting Rotorua’s waterways.

What you’ll do :

You will be responsible for administering and maintaining Council’s industrial stormwater licensing process. You will process licence applications and risk assessments, enforce licensing requirements, conduct inspections and audits, and respond to industrial pollution incidents. You will collaborate with internal teams and contribute to environmental monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. You will work closely with site owners, occupiers, and the Regional Council to promote best practice and prevent contaminants from entering our stormwater network. Your technical expertise will guide compliance decisions, and your ability to communicate clearly will help educate and support businesses in meeting environmental standards.

What we’re looking for :

We are seeking someone with a tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or applied science, along with a solid understanding of New Zealand’s environmental legislation. You will need strong analytical skills, confidence in making decisions in the field, and the ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships. A full New Zealand driver’s licence is essential.

Why join us?

Rotorua Lakes Council is committed to innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. You’ll enjoy a role where your technical expertise and initiative make a tangible difference to the health of our waterways and community.

If you’re ready to combine technical know-how with environmental protection, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help keep Rotorua’s waterways clean and healthy.

Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to be a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Māori, have an appreciation of Māori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Māori.

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