Compliance Officer

Come and make a difference with us

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.

Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.

We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.

If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity

We are looking for a compliance officer to join our compliance and monitoring team working across the Western Bay of Plenty. We are seeking someone who has a positive and confident approach and enjoys working with customers and businesses, and can put their skills into action across Western Bay.

We are looking for an organised self-disciplined team-player who understands legislation and the importance of compliance in a local environment.

To set you up for success, you’ll have

• NZQA Regulatory Compliance Level 4 or similar.

• Five to six years compliance or enforcement experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of legal process/ procedures and legislation, including the Summary Proceedings Act.

• Demonstrated experience in investigative work, decision making and report writing.

• Knowledge of local government legislation and statutory requirements relevant to the position.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave

• A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance

• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment

• Sick leave on commencement of employment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

• Free onsite parking

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call Mark Keaney on 0800 926 732.