The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.


Water Safety Compliance Officer

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6678593

About us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council we are driven by a commitment to our community and service excellence. Join our team to support our mission to find the right people in the right place at the right time to provide infrastructure and services that are efficient, effective and appropriate for our community.

We foster a culture of innovation, support, and continuous personal and professional growth to bring out your best.

About the role | Mō Te Tūranga

Support the team and our drinking water operations by:

  • Conducting water quality testing and surveying (field work)
  • Pulling reports and analysing data
  • Drafting compliance reporting
  • Doing risk assessment on resource consent applications
  • Assist with developing drinking water safety plans

About you | Mōu

Bring your pragmatic analytical mind, working within our high performing team.

Key to your success will be:

  • Full NZ drivers' licence
  • Aptitude for analysing numbers and data
  • Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
  • Practical knowledge of water supply, quality and resource
  • Keen interest in environmental sciences

Don't be put off if you don't tick all these boxes, as some training is provided. Most important will be your willingness and ability to learn along with being a great team member, we can teach the rest.

We offer | Tā mātou mahi

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional and personal development
  • Established carpool system from Christchurch
  • Active social club

It is our vision to be a workplace that embraces diversity of thought which is shaped by our cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. We aim to have the best people in the right roles, at the right time, providing unique, effective, and suitable infrastructure and services for the Hurunui Community.

Come join our team, making a difference to the Hurunui community!

For more information, please contact Kirsty Macleod, Team Leader - Water Safety (+64278088838) or email us at hr@hurunui.govt.nz


Applications Close: 29 Oct 2024

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The application process

We handle all our recruiting through this website. Please avoid directly contacting any council employee or councillor to submit your application or inquire about employment. If a contact name and email address are provided in the advertisement, they are there to help answer any preliminary questions you might have about the position, the application process, or working at the Hurunui District Council. Please do not send your application to this email address.

Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz