Compliance & Investigations Officer - Rivers

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6865751

  • Competitive salary - we value your experience!
  • Benefit Package - you get to choose which benefits suit you
  • Continuous learning and Development opportunities
  • Permanent full time role based in Richmond, Tasman

About the role

Based in our main offices in Richmond, this is a hands-on role implementing, managing and reporting on designated compliance monitoring programmes associated with land, air and water throughout the Tasman region. As part of a small team dedicated to protecting our environment, you'll ensure that the rules in the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) and other relevant legislation are being followed.

About you

You'll bring practical experience in the compliance sector, sound regulatory knowledge, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a pragmatic approach. The ability to interpret and apply a wide range of statutes and regulations applicable to environmental management and a tertiary qualification in resource management or environmental science will be a definite advantage.

What's in it for you

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including options such as additional leave, increased KiwiSaver contributions, a cash allowance, health insurance, and a birthday day off. You'll also enjoy hybrid working arrangements, ongoing professional development, discounted gym memberships, and other wellbeing benefits.

The Tasman District is an exceptional place to live and work, offering a warm climate, stunning coastline, and three nearby national parks that provide endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors- just some of the many reasons people choose to call this region home.

Make your next move your best one.

Great communities are built by great people — and that could be you. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Apply online now with a brief cover letter and CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications Close: 11 Mar 2026

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).