Environmental and Regulatory Advisor
The role
No two days are the same. You'll be involved in everything from securing resource consents and environmental approvals, to undertaking field inspections, monitoring compliance, advising operational teams and helping improve the way we manage environmental risks across our river management programmes.
You'll also:
- Provide environmental and regulatory advice on a wide range of flood protection and drainage projects.
- Manage resource consents and other environmental approvals from application through to compliance.
- Undertake site inspections, environmental monitoring and compliance audits.
- Work closely with operational teams to identify practical solutions that achieve both environmental and operational outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with iwi, landowners, government agencies, contractors and the wider community.
- Contribute to environmental policy, best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help ensure Catchment Operations continues to meet changing environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing technical work, stakeholder engagement and field-based problem solving.
As part of our team based in Kairanga you will be providing support to the wider Catchment Operations Group, working across the region. You will get the opportunity to get out of the office, visit parts of the region that you wouldn’t normally get to go to, and be part of an organisation that invests in the growth and development of its employees. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment.
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About you
You're someone who enjoys finding practical solutions, working collaboratively and taking ownership of your work.
You'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in environmental science, freshwater ecology, resource management planning or a related discipline.
- At least two years' experience in environmental management, planning, ecology, consent monitoring or resource consenting.
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and resource consenting processes.
- Experience working with GIS and environmental information systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- A collaborative approach and an interest in continuous improvement.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
Applications close at 5pm Sunday 9 August 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
