Food and Alcohol Team Leader
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Thames, Waikato
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for a Food and Alcohol Team Leader to join our team.
This is a hands-on leadership role that guides the day-to-day work of our Environmental Health Officers and Alcohol Licensing Inspectors. The team covers a wide range of responsibilities including assessing and reporting on alcohol licence applications. Verification of food businesses and investigating general health nuisances.
You'll work closely with your team, providing coaching and technical advice to ensure services are delivered consistently and to a high standard.
About You
You'll bring proven experience in food safety, public health, or alcohol licensing — and a strong ability to support others and drive good outcomes. You'll also have:
Imagine working just 90 minutes from Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton, while enjoying the stunning Coromandel lifestyle—white sand beaches, vibrant markets, and a welcoming community. Work-life balance is our way of life.
We Offer
- Lead a small, dedicated team focused on public health
- Apply your leadership, regulatory, and people skills in a dynamic environment
This is a hands-on leadership role that guides the day-to-day work of our Environmental Health Officers and Alcohol Licensing Inspectors. The team covers a wide range of responsibilities including assessing and reporting on alcohol licence applications. Verification of food businesses and investigating general health nuisances.
You'll work closely with your team, providing coaching and technical advice to ensure services are delivered consistently and to a high standard.
About You
You'll bring proven experience in food safety, public health, or alcohol licensing — and a strong ability to support others and drive good outcomes. You'll also have:
- A relevant qualification in environmental health, public health, or a related field
- Confidence interpreting legislation and applying it in practical settings
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Proven leadership capability with a practical, people-focused style and strong decision-making skills.
Imagine working just 90 minutes from Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton, while enjoying the stunning Coromandel lifestyle—white sand beaches, vibrant markets, and a welcoming community. Work-life balance is our way of life.
We Offer
- Relocation allowance
- Health Insurance
- Five weeks of annual leave
- Sick leave from day one
- Life insurance & Income Protection
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