Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council, we believe that our environment and our community are deeply interconnected.

Unique opportunity to:

• Impact our community positively through education and best practice.
• Join a tight-knit, supportive and dedicated team.
• Enjoy a 12-month fixed term role based in Tauranga with opportunities to work across the region

We are seeking a Compliance Officer for our Pollution Complaints Response Team. The ideal candidate will effectively engage with members of the community, fostering solutions for better environmental outcomes and ensuring compliance. Essential skills include self-motivation, keen attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. 

This role would suit an enthusiastic individual who is adaptable and a good team player, and has relevant post-qualification work experience in assessing compliance of activities under the RMA. 

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

Primarily based in Tauranga, with opportunities to work region-wide, and reporting directly to a Compliance Team Leader, you will join a dynamic and hardworking team to:

• Respond to and investigate environmental complaints across the region
• Promote, educate and inform people on strategies to achieve compliance
• Direct and assist with chemical or oil spill clean-ups
• Collaborate with agencies such as territorial authorities, Work Safe, DOC, FENZ, NZ Police, and other stakeholders
• Manage sensitive and contentious issues with consent holders.

As a member of the Compliance Team, you will monitor resource consents and regional rules to ensure compliance. When conditions are breached, we work with consent holders to restore compliance. We promote the 4Es model to encourage compliance: Engage, Educate, Enable, and Enforce.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary degree in science, environmental management or similar
• At least one year of experience working in compliance under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)
• Creative approach to problem solving
• High level of attention to detail
• Great written and verbal communication skills Community, cultural, Tikanga Māori and political awareness

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air, water and the coast, as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people’s use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water to ensure sustainability of the natural resources. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities/abilities. We want the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work and we welcome applicants with a broad range of relevant experience.

We are a values-driven organisation that really cares about people.  Highlights of working at Toi Moana include:

• Varied and challenging work that makes a positive difference to our community and environment.
• Opportunities for growth, learning and development, including building capabilities in Te Ao Māori.
• Flexible working culture; supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on well-being.
• A competitive remuneration and holiday leave package.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to tell us why you are right for the role and submit your CV. For more information, please call Trudy Richards, Compliance Team Leader of 027 217 9575 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://rb.gy/1x96gk

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 20 July 2025 and will only be accepted online.