Are you driven by ensuring the food and beverage premises in our community are safe and compliant with relevant legislation?

The role of Team Leader Environment is responsible for the team which provides verification and food safety services to the outlets in our District which are required to comply with the Food Act 2014, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2014 and Health Act 1956. The team includes Environmental Health Officers, Liquor Licensing Officers and LIM Officers.

This role will suit someone who is a senior verifier for food looking for the next step in your career, stepping up into a leadership position.​

We're looking for someone with:

• A tertiary qualification in Health Science, Environmental Science or similar
• 5 years' experience in Health/Licensing/LIMS
• Ideally, verification experience and recognition for both template Food Control Plans and National Programmes under the Food Act 2014

What will you bring?

• A continuous improvement attitude
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the guiding legislation
• Great communication skills and an excellent standard of customer service

What can we offer you?

The Whakatane District is recognised as a place of choice for people to live, work and play. We're blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and plenty of sunshine. With pristine and desirable beaches, harbours, rivers, and forests, Whakatane offers a thriving urban hub within close proximity to other main centres. We are unique in our strong Te Ao Maori heritage, offering a kaleidoscope of arts and culture that weave inter-generational stories embedded into rich cultural landscapes.

With a world in turmoil, come and join us, take a breath and find more life in life.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Christine Watkinson, Manager Building and Environmental Services, or a member of our People & Capability team on 07 306 0500, or apply now.

Applications close 8 February 2021 however candidates will be considered as they are received.