Environmental Health Manager

As a result of a restructure, the Stratford District Council is seeking an Environmental Health Manager to oversee and manage Council's responsibilities under the wide range of environmental health legislation and bylaws. The role will manage environmental compliance throughout the District and be responsible for ensuring that statutory timeframes are adhered to.

This is a permanent Full-Time position and includes:

• Supervision of a small team
• Management of the Environmental Health units being food, alcohol, animal control, parking and bylaws.
• Assistance to the development and implementation of a quality management system.
• Ensuring consents and other statutory approvals are processed in accordance with the relevant legislation, Council policies and Council bylaws.
• Ensure any changes to technical, legislative and regulatory requirements are implemented.

The successful applicant will ideally have industry certification in one or more of the relevant environmental health sectors, be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge in one or more of the environmental health statutes and have had experience in a Local Government role with excellent customer service history.

An Individual Employment Agreement will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Your Curriculum Vitae and completed Application should be submitted via the Council's website www.stratford.govt.nz and received no later than 4.30pm Friday 4th January 2019.

Stratford District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunities Employer