Ko wai mātou Who are we

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000-150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.

Te āheinga The opportunity

Be part of our Operational Excellence Group and make a difference in our community’s essential services!

We’re looking for an experienced Quality and Compliance Business Partner to join our Three Waters Team at the New Plymouth District Council. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide specialist advice and support the implementation and promotion of quality management, health & safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management practices. Your work will be key to ensuring we meet the highest standards across our water, wastewater, and stormwater services.

Tino takohanga Key responsibilities

Support the Quality & Compliance Lead to develop the quality & compliance strategy to enhance the performance of the Operational Excellence Group
Provide specialist advice for the implementation and enhancement of quality, environmental compliance, health and safety and emergency response management systems and processes specific for the infrastructure group
Support the maintenance, communication, implementation and compliance of quality, environmental compliance and emergency management policies, procedures and systems
Support the Quality & Compliance Lead to implement the internal audit programme and ensure timely reporting of compliance
Support the investigation and reporting of incidents/learning opportunities (events)
Monitor implementation of corrective actions for significant audits and events
Project management as requested by Quality & Compliance Lead
Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako Essential skills and experience

Tertiary qualification in Science or Environmental Engineering
Qualification and/or experience in quality management, or in a quality control laboratory, auditing and ISO standards and/or HACCP (or equivalent)
Knowledge of information management systems
Knowledge of health and safety management systems
Knowledge of environmental compliance
Knowledge of emergency management

He aha ai a Taranaki? Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it’s easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions’ dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou What we offer

At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent full-time role with us between $87,215 - $93,998.

We have also put together an Our Peoples Package that spans Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close Wednesday 27th November 2024