Make a lasting impact on our district's water future

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship, community wellbeing, and sustainable water management? Join Whangārei District Council as a Catchment Management Officer and help protect our district's drinking water supply through strategic catchment planning, dam safety oversight, and meaningful engagement with iwi/hapū and stakeholders.

About the role

As Catchment Management Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring Council meets its legal, social, cultural, economic, and environmental obligations as a public drinking water supplier. You'll contribute to the development and implementation of Source Water Risk Management Plans and Integrated Catchment Management Plans, while championing Te Mana o Te Wai and building collaborative relationships across the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring catchment activities to ensure compliance and reduce contamination risks
• Overseeing Council's dam portfolio, including reporting, investigations, and maintenance
• Providing technical advice and maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge
• Leading environmental and riparian restoration initiatives
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement and promoting awareness of catchment fragility

What you'll bring

• Diploma in environmental management, engineering, water treatment technology or a related field
• Strong understanding of Tikanga Māori and stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience in health and safety across built and natural environments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Why join us?

As well as living in an amazing part of the world, we tick a lot of boxes when it comes to looking after our people. We reward good performance, celebrate diversity, encourage continuous improvement, and treat everyone with respect - honoring Te Tiriti and practicing Manaakitanga in everything we do.

Our people enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities, flexibility when needed, health insurance, life insurance and paid professional memberships.

With a stunning natural environment, great schools, and short commutes, working with us here at Whangārei District Council will be the positive change you have been looking for. We're committed to making Whangārei a great place to live - and we want you to be part of that journey.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to embark on this exciting journey with us, please send through your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining why this role is the perfect next step in your career. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on 0800 932 463.