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$89k–$93k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Flexible working options, Kiwisaver contribution
Posted 5h ago
Apply by Aug 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for inspecting and verifying food businesses to ensure compliance with health legislation and regulations. They also manage licensing for health and hygiene operators while building relationships with stakeholders to protect public health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a recognised tertiary qualification in environmental health and have at least 3 years of experience in similar inspection or verification roles. A current and clear New Zealand driver's licence is also required for this position.
Full job description
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Food & Health Licensing team has an opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join either our South, Central or Northwest Team. This role plays a key part in protecting public health by supporting safe food practices, licensing health and hygiene operators, and ensuring our communities can trust the places they eat, visit, and work in. You’ll help businesses understand their obligations, encourage voluntary compliance, and contribute to a safer, healthier Tāmaki Makaurau.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support Council initiatives to maintain, protect, and enhance the wellbeing of Aucklanders.
Day-to-day you could expect to work on:
Inspecting and verifying registered food businesses to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and bylaws
Registering food businesses and licensing health and hygiene operators
Completing scheduled inspections and managing your workflow to meet KPIs and service levels
Building strong relationships with business owners, Police, Public Health, and industry stakeholders
Identifying and escalating compliance or enforcement issues when required
Maintaining accurate inspection, verification, and time records, while contributing to ongoing improvements within our Quality Management System
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience in similar environmental health roles, with a sound understanding of food safety, public health legislation, and regulatory compliance. You’ll bring a calm, solutions-focused approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re motivated by helping businesses succeed while keeping the public safe.
You’ll thrive in a busy environment, be highly organised, and have the resilience to maintain positivity and professionalism under pressure. A strong customer service ethic and sense of ownership will help you succeed in this role.
We will be looking for specific experience with:
Applying health and food legislation, regulations, bylaws, and codes of practice while conducting inspections, verifications, and compliance assessments
Problem solving and managing escalated or complex issues
Building effective relationships and communicating clearly with diverse audiences
Working within an IANZ-accredited or similar quality management system
Holding a recognised tertiary qualification in environmental health (as per the Environmental Health Officers Qualifications Regulations 1993)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in environmental health or equivalent inspection/verification roles
Working within an IANZ‑accredited or similar quality management system while maintaining accreditation as an Approved Verifier (ISO or MPI approved)
Due to the nature of the role, a current and clear NZ driver licence will be required.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
The remuneration range of the role is $88,528 - $93,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
***The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.
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Together we can create an Auckland, we can all be proud of.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Auckland
LinkedIn followers
119,648
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare are independent council-controlled organisations that look after specific council assets or activities on our behalf.
Offices: Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House, 135 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010, NZ
Together we can create an Auckland, we can all be proud of.
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Auckland
LinkedIn followers
119,648
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare are independent council-controlled organisations that look after specific council assets or activities on our behalf.
Offices: Te Wharau o Tāmaki Auckland House, 135 Albert Street, Auckland, 1010, NZ