Senior RMA Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

Porirua City is a great place to live, work and raise a family, with significant growth and opportunities. We’re upgrading our infrastructure, connecting our city and managing how we grow. We’re developing and creating a resilient, liveable city for our future generations and need skilled people like you to help make it all happen.

About the role

As a senior member of our Monitoring & Enforcement team, you’ll:

• monitor compliance with resource consent conditions, carrying out inspections and investigations
• provide clear, legally sound advice under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and other relevant legislation
• investigate complaints, gather evidence, and take appropriate enforcement action where non-compliance occurs
• lead proactive education initiatives, working with builders, developers, and landowners to improve compliance and environmental outcomes
• mentor and support team members, sharing your expertise and best practice approach
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to find practical, constructive solutions to complex compliance issues

All about you

You’re a confident operator who understands the complexities of compliance and enforcement in a local government setting.

You’ll need to show us that you have:

• in-depth knowledge of the RMA and related legislation
• strong technical expertise in monitoring, compliance, and enforcement
• experience balancing proactive education with robust enforcement action
• excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate, and guide diverse stakeholders
• a collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor others and work across teams
• a full unrestricted New Zealand driver’s licence

What you need to do now

Make a real difference in protecting our environment and supporting sustainable growth. Join us as a Senior RMA Monitoring & Enforcement Officer today.

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

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.

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

Applications need to be received via our careers centre by 23 October 2025.