Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional?

Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of exceptional individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Environmental Services team are seeking an Environmental Support Officer for a permanent full-time role.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Receive, analyse, evaluate and resolve public enquires relating to Alcohol, Food, Environmental Health, Animal Services, Parking Compliance and other team responsibilities.
• Processing all registration/licence applications according to agreed standards and timeframes.
• Ensuring invoicing is accurately undertaken including monitoring debtors and escalating when required.
• Ensure the Team's activities, workflows and timelines are met through provision of support to technical staff.

What you will bring:

• NZQA Level 3 in English, Mathematics and Computing or equivalent
• Current New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Well-developed computer knowledge, particularly in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong keyboard and data entry skills including a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to efficiently organise and prioritise high workloads and demands of customers
• Ability to co-ordinate various administration functions to maintain orderly records and databases

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, half price eye exams, discounted gym memberships
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces like Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach, the Waihōpai River, a lively restaurant scene and a sensible gridded layout with wide streets and a 10-minute drive to work.

For more information please see the full job description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at www.icc.govt.nz

Applications close 31 January 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.