New Plymouth District Council
- Posted: 07 Nov 2024
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Government & council
Ko wai mātou - Who are we
Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te āheinga - The opportunity
Be part of our Operational Excellence Group and make a difference in our community's essential services!
We're looking for an experienced Quality and Compliance Business Partner to join our Three Waters Team at the New Plymouth District Council. In this pivotal role, you'll provide specialist advice and support the implementation and promotion of quality management, health and safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management practices. Your work will be key to ensuring we meet the highest standards across our water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:
- Support the Quality and Compliance Lead to develop the quality and compliance strategy to enhance the performance of the Operational Excellence Group
- Provide specialist advice for the implementation and enhancement of quality, environmental compliance, health and safety and emergency response management systems and processes specific for the infrastructure group
- Support the maintenance, communication, implementation and compliance of quality, environmental compliance and emergency management policies, procedures and systems
- Support the Quality and Compliance Lead to implement the internal audit programme and ensure timely reporting of compliance
- Support the investigation and reporting of incidents/learning opportunities (events)
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions for significant audits and events
- Project management as requested by Quality and Compliance Lead
- Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Science or Environmental Engineering
- Qualification and/or experience in quality management, or in a quality control laboratory, auditing and ISO standards and/or HACCP (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of information management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety management systems
- Knowledge of environmental compliance
- Knowledge of emergency management
He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?
With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!
Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer
At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $87,215 - $93,998.
We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.
If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications close on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te āheinga - The opportunity
Be part of our Operational Excellence Group and make a difference in our community's essential services!
We're looking for an experienced Quality and Compliance Business Partner to join our Three Waters Team at the New Plymouth District Council. In this pivotal role, you'll provide specialist advice and support the implementation and promotion of quality management, health and safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management practices. Your work will be key to ensuring we meet the highest standards across our water, wastewater, and stormwater services.
Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities:
- Support the Quality and Compliance Lead to develop the quality and compliance strategy to enhance the performance of the Operational Excellence Group
- Provide specialist advice for the implementation and enhancement of quality, environmental compliance, health and safety and emergency response management systems and processes specific for the infrastructure group
- Support the maintenance, communication, implementation and compliance of quality, environmental compliance and emergency management policies, procedures and systems
- Support the Quality and Compliance Lead to implement the internal audit programme and ensure timely reporting of compliance
- Support the investigation and reporting of incidents/learning opportunities (events)
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions for significant audits and events
- Project management as requested by Quality and Compliance Lead
- Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation
Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Science or Environmental Engineering
- Qualification and/or experience in quality management, or in a quality control laboratory, auditing and ISO standards and/or HACCP (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of information management systems
- Knowledge of health and safety management systems
- Knowledge of environmental compliance
- Knowledge of emergency management
He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?
With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!
Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer
At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $87,215 - $93,998.
We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.
If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications close on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.