Posted : 28/04/2026
Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector
Location: Kaikōura, Canterbury
Employer: Kaikōura District Council
Type: Full-time | Flexible working options available
Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office! We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Health Professional to join our Regulatory team. This is your chance to work in one of New Zealand’s most stunning coastal regions while helping keep our community safe and thriving.
What you’ll do
- Verify food businesses under the Food Act 2014
- Enforce alcohol licensing requirements and local bylaws
- Conduct inspections, investigations, and compliance activities
- Educate and engage with the community on health and safety matters
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate records for Council and MPI
What we offer
- Flexible work arrangements – we value work-life balance
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and accreditation
- The chance to work across diverse tasks with real impact
About you
- Diploma in Environmental Health Science (or equivalent)
- MPI Food Act Officer accreditation
- Food Safety Officer Qualification
- Strong knowledge of NZ health, food, and alcohol legislation
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results
- The right to live and work in New Zealand
If you’re passionate about public health, compliance, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!
A full job description is available on our website www.kaikoura.govt.nz and applications should be emailed to [email protected]
Applications will close on the 30th of May 2026 (or earlier), should we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply immediately, as we will be interviewing suitable candidates, as applications come in!