RMA Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

Our city is changing, and we need skilled people to help make that happen. Working for Porirua City is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be welcomed into a team that’s collaborative; values input and empowers your development. To top it off, the harbour and bush are at your doorstep; it’s the perfect place to work.

Are you passionate about influencing sustainable development within Porirua City through applying the provisions of the Resource Management Act? This role sits in our Resource Consents & Monitoring Team which have scope to accommodate, develop and reward your level of expertise. These roles are more than processing and enforcement, we are looking for people who have a positive approach to engaging with stakeholders.

You will need to show us that you:

• have a working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and relevant legislation and by-laws
• ideally have experience working in roles involving monitoring and enforcement activities  
• enjoy the challenge of managing and resolving customer complaints while bringing a customer focus to the heart of everything you do
• have a passion for creating sustainable solutions and building positive working relationships
• have a full unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence
• have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, to carry out onsite investigations

You will be doing things such as:

• physically monitoring compliance with resource consent conditions, including conducting routine and random inspections onsite
• building relationships with local sub-contractors and builders and taking a proactive approach to improve silt and sediment controls
• scope and design education programs to proactively engage with our development/building community
• respond to land use complaints and take appropriate action where necessary
• gathering evidence to enable enforcement action to be taken under the Resource Management Act 

This is your opportunity to join our organisation, we are passionate and committed. Our work delivers significant value. To find out more about working for Porirua City Watch this video.

Porirua City Council is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. 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.

Come and join our Resource Consents Monitoring and Enforcement Team and enjoy working in a supportive environment that values learning and development.

For more information, please contact Pieter Mans on 04 237 5089 or email pieter.mans@poriruacity.govt.nz.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers. Applications close on Sunday 12 January 2025.