Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you? 

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do?

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities.

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.    
 
Te āheinga / The opportunity 

By joining our Regulatory Services team, you will take on a pivotal role in safeguarding Northland’s environment! You will oversee and provide expert advice on the implementation of monitoring programmes for coastal marine activities, industrial discharges, land use, and contaminated land management. Your work will ensure compliance with the Resource Management Act, National Environmental Standards, and Regional Rules. This position is fixed term through to the end of February, covering a period of parental leave. 

In this role, you will ensure that environmental incidents are effectively investigated and resolved by your team and actively participate in the development and implementation of Council’s compliance, monitoring, and enforcement strategies. We need someone who will provide strong leadership skills and has proven success at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

He kōrero mōu / About you

We are looking for someone who can bring the following to our diverse talent pool: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. in water quality related sciences or similar
• Five plus years experience working in local government or similar regulatory field
• Previous management experience
• Sound knowledge of Regional Council Resource Management Act functions
• Previous work experience in the implementation of strategic compliance programmes
• Sound knowledge of the enforcement provisions in the RMA
• Previous work experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation relevant to environmental management (i.e. RMA or HSNO)
• A current driver’s license
• Excellent computer skills, preferably with MS Office, GIS, and databases

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here?

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.    

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.
 
Tono mai / Apply
The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Compliance Monitoring Manager, Tess Dacre(tessd@nrc.govt.nz). When you hit “Apply”, you will be taken through to our external careers site, where you will be able to view the job description: JD: Compliance Monitoring Manager - Coastal & Land

Applications close on 26 August 2025
We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.