Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi –  3 Waters Drinking Water Compliance Officer

Permanent Full-Time

Are you passionate about public health and ensuring safe, compliant drinking water for our communities?
Join our team as a Drinking Water Compliance Officer and play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of water safety and regulatory compliance.

About the Role:

As a Drinking Water Compliance Officer, you will be at the forefront of protecting public health by ensuring our drinking water supply meets all legislative and regulatory requirements. You’ll be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and reporting on compliance with drinking water standards, ensuring monitoring is scheduled and undertaken, supporting our organisation’s commitment to safe, reliable water for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with all relevant drinking water legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit accurate regulatory reports to authorities, ensuring all documentation is timely and thorough.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks to drinking water safety, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and best practices, and drive improvements in compliance processes.

Ōu wheako – about you

To be successful in this role you will:

About You:

• Strong knowledge of drinking water legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in compliance, auditing, or regulatory reporting (preferably in the water sector or local government).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex regulations into practical actions.
• Committed to public health and continuous improvement.

Ready to champion safe, compliant drinking water?
Apply now and help us deliver excellence in water safety and compliance!