Environmental Health Officer

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We have an exciting opportunity to work for the second-largest local council in New Zealand, making a positive impact in our growing community. The successful applicant will enjoy a diverse range of responsibilities and a variety of interesting functions.

As an Environmental Health Officer joining our Food Safety & Environmental Health team, you will experience a good balance of both office and field-based work.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Our team helps manage, monitor, and respond to various aspects of environmental and public health. We work to ensure Council meets its statutory obligations in the area of environmental health, primarily through legislation, to deliver high-quality environmental and food safety outcomes for the wider Christchurch community.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

A day in the life of an Environmental Health Officer may include:

• Conducting routine food premises verifications and complaint inspections to assess hygiene and safety standards under the Food Act 2014.
• Educating and advising food business operators on best practices in food safety.
• Investigating nuisance and housing complaints under the Health Act 1956 and/or the Building Act 2004
• Providing public health advice on resource and building consent applications.
• Resource consent monitoring.
• Identification, management, and prevention of contaminated sites/land.
• Undertaking noise control functions and investigations under the Resource Management Act 1991.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant qualification or an equivalent tertiary qualification in accordance with the Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993.

You will also bring:

• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to environmental health professionals.
• Experience in enforcement or regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including negotiation and diplomacy to achieve compliance outcomes.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write technical and enforcement reports, along with good typing speed and IT proficiency.
• Experience as a food verifier is desirable.

We’re looking for a good team fit - someone with a strong work ethic, a positive and constructive team attitude, a focus on customer service, and a willingness to uplift and support others.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

At Christchurch City Council, we know our strength comes from our people - working together as one team to achieve great results. When you join us, you’re getting involved first-hand in shaping the Christchurch community.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - including work-from-home days, adjustable start and finish times, and the option to purchase additional leave
• Collaboration opportunities - exposure to a wider range of work and the chance to join multidisciplinary teams
• A variety of benefits - from health schemes to retail discounts and more

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit and you’re keen to help shape the future of our city, apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - Permanent Fulltime Position
• Location - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $88,003 to $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 18th June 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.