Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

Porirua’s landscape is changing and we’re looking for people to help us manage growth and realise our aspirations for our city. With new transport links in place, new housing developments underway, and a refreshed focus on our harbour, beaches, wetland and waterways, we’re a diverse, well-connected city with significant opportunities. Join our team and help make our city a great place to live, work and raise a family.

About the role

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll be out in the field, working with developers, builders, contractors and the community to ensure resource consents are complied with — while also supporting strong regulatory processes behind the scenes.

You’ll be:

• Undertaking initial, random, completion and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with resource consent conditions
• Investigating public complaints and taking appropriate enforcement action where required
• Clearly communicating technical requirements in ways people can understand Gathering evidence to support enforcement action under the Resource Management Act
• Building constructive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively working with local contractors and builders to improve onsite silt and sediment controls
• Monitoring consent timeframes and advising on lapsing or renewals
• Liaising with Building Compliance to track development progress
• Working alongside Planning and Policy teams on environmental monitoring and District Plan standards
• Maintaining accurate records and databases of inspections, complaints and enforcement actions

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with sound judgement and strong people skills.

You’ll need to show us that you have:

• Experience in a regulatory monitoring or enforcement role
• Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and relevant legislation
• The ability to interpret District Plan provisions and technical development plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A current, unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of onsite inspections

What you need to do now

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards while supporting responsible development in our city. Please contact Pieter Mans on 021 346 712 for more information.

Porirua City embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications by people from all backgrounds and are a member of Diversity Works. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

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Applications close on Thursday 12 March 2026.