We are looking for a highly motivated leader who is well organised and committed to providing excellent services.

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 outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

We are looking for an experienced leader to join our Environmental Services team as the Team Leader - Environmental Health. If you will have a background in environment health or leadership within the food, alcohol or quality management sector this is an ideal opportunity for your career. In this busy and varied role you will work alongside the team delivering food, alcohol and other environmental health activities.

Leading and mentoring your own team, you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the team, allocating and monitoring work, continuous improvement of environmental health service delivery and managing IANZ accreditation of food services. You will provide specialist support and advice on environmental health matters including implementing legislation, bylaws and standards across internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience in the field of food, alcohol and environmental health and carrying out verifications and compliance inspections including investigating complaints
• Well-developed knowledge of environmental health, food and alcohol legislation
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and mentor a team
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including the ability to write reports
• Experience in using office based programs and field based inspection technology
• Current drivers licence

This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental health or food andalcohol professional to further their career. If this sounds like a career you can see yourself sinking your teeth into then apply now!

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council.

Applications close 17 March 2026. 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.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.