Environmental health Officer

Tā tātou atarua – Our vision – Enabling what matters

He angitūtanga - The opportunity

Are you passionate about safeguarding the environment and the well-being of communities? Do you have a knack for ensuring public health and safety through comprehensive environmental regulations? The Compliance team play an important role in contributing to the safety of our community by ensuring food, alcohol and other businesses fulfill the legal requirements governing their standards of service. The Environmental Health Officer responsibilities include responding to and investigating complaints, monitoring business premises and ensuring compliance with the laws and bylaws relating to the function of their business and Environmental Health.

The purpose of the Environmental Health Officer role is to promote and safeguard environmental health in the community by managing licensing requirements, facilitating and influencing proactive compliance, leading, educating and working with the public and industry locally, regionally and nationally to maintain compliance within the Horowhenua.

He kōrero mōu - About you

As the community is at the heart of this role, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding environmental standards, promoting sustainable practices, and making a positive impact on the world around us. To be successful in this role, a commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement is a must. You will have a tertiary qualification which meets the requirements of the Environmental Health Officers Regulations 1993 and have experience and knowledge in working under the food licensing framework. Educating the public about eco-friendly practices, pollution prevention, and health-promoting behaviors will be a key part of this role. You will also have great communication skill, both written and oral, and have sound judgement and decision-making skills.

This is a full time, permanent position and a great opportunity for you to continue your development in your chosen career path. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture

Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.

Tono mai ināianei - Apply now

If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves, please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence, please call Hayley Smith or Vai Miller 06 366 0999.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress.

He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.