Environmental compliance officer, Āpiha tautukunga taiao
Also known as
- Conservation officer, environmental regulatory advisor, environmental protection officer, resource management officer, farm sustainability services specialist, asbestos auditor
Environmental compliance officers check job sites and pollution sources to make sure organisations and projects follow environmental regulations and laws.
2:55 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$56K to $100K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Environmental compliance officers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- Investigate legal issues.
- Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
- Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.
- Co-ordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.
- Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Inform individuals or organisations of status or findings.
- Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.
You usually need a qualification to become an environmental compliance officer and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Organisational Risk and Compliance (Level 4 or 6)
- a tertiary qualification related to compliance, environmental science, science, land management, law or similar area
- experience working in an area related to environmental compliance
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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