Compliance Officer - Noise

Date: 8 May 2024

Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

 

  • Permanent full-time – Regional response, Central Auckland Based
  • Exciting changes, high profile plans and developments
  • Mix of field and office based, multi-disciplinary focus

 
He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

You will play a crucial role in maintaining, protecting, and improving the public health and wellbeing of the public. As Tamaki Makaurau continues to grow so to do concerns around noise.

This field-based role provides a noise compliance response service and includes, investigations, monitoring, resolutions and enforcement action where required.

 

Your skills in assessing queries and complaints and advising customers to help them to achieve compliance are key to creating positive outcomes for Auckland.

 

This role is for late risers, or those who want to spend mornings at home. Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 2pm and finishing at 10.30pm, the compliance officer - noise role will respond to later requests for service and help support our team by undertaking noise monitoring in the evening. You’ll also work closely supporting external noise contractors who respond to the majority of noise requests on behalf of Council.  

When the noise demand is low, you’ll support the Licensing and Environmental Health unit in lower-risk Street Trading, Alcohol Licensing or Environmental Health activities.

 

This role may involve working after hours, weekend, and public holidays. 
 
He kōrero mōu: About you

Being the 'face' of Auckland Council in many situations, your professionalism and ability to mediate, negotiate and diffuse conflict should be second to none.  Verbal and written communication skills are key to these roles.  As there is a lot of interaction, you will also need to have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and deal with a range of people. A natural problem solver, you will demonstrate ability to understand what is required to build relationships and resolve conflict through negotiation.

 

This would suit individuals with hospitality, compliance or law enforcement experience.  You are strong team player, able to demonstrate a solid understanding of relevant legislations as well as the ability to effectively translate requirements to customers.

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

The Compliance Officer noise role provides key support to the rest of the Licensing and Environmental Health unit. As part of a region wide team you’ll help support a core function of the delivery of territorial and key areas of regional compliance.

 

This role offers the opportunity to cross-train, and our diverse Licensing and Environmental Health unit offers opportunities to move both sideways and upwards. You’ll also have access to our fantastic benefits scheme, including subsidised Leisure Centre.

 

Be part of an exciting time of change and know that you are making a difference in the community.  At Auckland Council, we share one common purpose: to make Auckland a world-class city and deliver Aucklanders great value for money.

 

If you want to be at the heart of the action, then we want to hear from you!  

 

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!

Salary range is from $74,000 to $90,000 per annum

Working hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday and may work after hours, weekend, and public holidays. 

Applications closes Sunday, 26 May 2024

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The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to offer. A current full clean driver's license is essential and if successful you will be warranted by Auckland Council allowing you to enter premises and inspect breaches or offences.


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.