Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono | Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.
Watch the video above to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi.
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The role of the Technical Officer is to provide technical assistance and support across the full range of work programmes being delivered by the Environment Quality group, including consent compliance and state of the environment (trend) monitoring work. It includes compliance monitoring inspections and monitoring of air quality, land and soils, surface and groundwater, freshwater biology, coastal and marine environments. You will be responsible for the timely planning, co-ordination and collection of data in the field and ensuring that data is managed appropriately to ensure it meets relevant quality standards. For assigned monitoring programmes you will also be required to review and analyse the data collected, assess consent compliance, and report results to other staff and/or external parties.
This role will offer the successful candidate a great mixture of field and office work and exposure to a wide range of challenging and technically diverse work on which to progress their career.
This role will offer the successful candidate a great mixture of field and office work and exposure to a wide range of challenging and technically diverse work on which to progress their career.
Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team on recruitment@trc.govt.nz.
The ideal candidate will have a qualification in an environmental science discipline. Familiarity with relevant legislation, sampling methodologies and standards, and strong report writing skills are desirable.
The Council is a busy environment where you will enjoy learning new monitoring skills across a range of science disciplines and be comfortable undertaking field based work, in sometimes challenging conditions. You will be able to demonstrate strong initiative and problem solving skills, which will be regularly tested in this role. The ability to work effectively when working autonomously, or as a member of a small team, is a must, along with a current full driver’s licence.
We like to set people up for success so you'll be a leading applicant if you have:
Ability to be flexible and agile to complete work in changing circumstances
Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Collaborative and a confident communicator
Adept at building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
What’s on offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great Environment Quality directorate with many staff perks including:
Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
Active social club
Onsite gym
Flexible working options
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role
However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
The starting remuneration range for this role is $68,548 - $80,645 per annum (including KiwiSaver).
Interested? Here’s how to apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button, fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.
Applications close 29 March 2026, we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
