Join Rotorua Lakes Council and play a vital role in safeguarding our environment.

We are seeking a proactive Stormwater Licensing Officer to lead our industrial stormwater licensing programme.

This sole-charge role is critical in reducing environmental risk and ensuring compliance with the Comprehensive Stormwater Consent, helping deliver clean water outcomes for our community. You will operate independently to administer and maintain Council’s stormwater licensing process for high-risk sites, process licence applications, and carry out inspections and audits to identify and address non-compliance. The role also involves responding to pollution incidents and exercising enforcement powers where necessary, while providing technical advice on industrial contaminants, stormwater management, and compliance requirements.

You will contribute to environmental monitoring by undertaking sampling and data analysis, and you will work collaboratively with internal teams, site owners, and the Regional Council to promote best practice and prevent contaminants entering our waterways. The position also requires participation in emergency management activities.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a relevant Science or Engineering degree with chemistry papers. You will be confident working on industrial sites, able to exercise sound judgement in the field, and skilled at building strong relationships with stakeholders. Technical experience in environmental sampling and data interpretation is essential, along with digital proficiency to manage licensing processes and workflows. A full New Zealand driver’s licence is required. It is desirable that you have a knowledge of New Zealand’s environmental legislation including the Resource Management Act, and Local Government Act.

At Rotorua Lakes Council, we value collaboration, cultural awareness, and a commitment to protecting our environment. This is your chance to make a real impact on water quality and community wellbeing.

If you’re ready to combine technical know-how with environmental protection, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us safeguard Rotorua’s waterways for future generations.