The Infrastructure and Assets Group contributes to the liveability of Hamilton today and for generations to come. We’re here to provide safe, trusted infrastructure to our community and to look after the things that keep our city running. Our work is the backbone of our great river city, and we’re proud to deliver world-class solutions for Hamilton.  

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

In this role you will ensure monitoring and auditing is completed to enable compliance with all Three Waters legislative and regulatory requirements, Waikato Regional Council granted resource consents and Hamilton City Council’s policies, plans and bylaws.   

The primary focus of the role is to minimise the risk of compliance failures, ensuring the protection of the Waikato River, public health and minimising asset and environmental impact from Three Waters activities. 

Some of the key outcomes for this role are: 

• Oversee and support the development, implementation and monitoring of processes to ensure compliance with plans, policies and bylaws.  
• Management of transgressions and breaches of compliance in accordance with internal and external procedures.  
• Report management is effectively delivered, and complete and transparent compliance records are maintained to support demonstration of compliance to regulatory entities.  
• Auditing is completed of compliance deliverables as per audit programme. 
• Compliance risk is evaluated against legislative and regulatory requirements and communicated to Compliance Manager and relevant operational manager for the specific activity being assessed. 

This is an 18-month fixed term opportunity.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification within Science or Engineering disciplines.  
• At least three years’ experience in an environmental, commercial, industrial, or other closely allied field of work.  
• Understanding of municipal water, wastewater, storm water and drainage systems.  
• Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA), Water Services Act (WSA) and Te Ture Whaimana (Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River).  
• Experience in the implementation and assessment of consents, plans, policies and bylaws.  
• Experience with monitoring and auditing of processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.  
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).  

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $72K dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 29/05/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.