At Invercargill City Council, we are committed to fostering a healthy and safe environment for all our residents.
Our goal is to deliver exceptional public health and environmental safety services that enhance the well-being of our community.
To help us achieve this vision, our friendly Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement team are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual as an RMA Monitoring and Compliance Officer.
This role offers a great opportunity for professionals or those looking to take the next step up.
About the Role
As an RMA Monitoring and Compliance Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with the Resource Management Act (RMA), the District Plan, and resource consent conditions.
Your day-to-day work will include:
This role combines technical investigation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship - perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem solving, and working in both the field and the office.
About You
You will bring:
Experience in a regulatory compliance or environmental monitoring role (2-5 years) will be highly regarded.
A current NZ driver's licence is essential.
What we offer:
Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland.
We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro.
Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere.
There is outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach & the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work.
Who wouldn't want to call this place home!
Applications close 16 November 2025.
Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand.
While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.