Regulatory Compliance Team Leader

Buller District Council; Westport; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Buller District Council in Westport, New Zealand is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Team Leader to lead our compliance functions across environmental health, resource management act (RMA) compliance and building compliance.

Reporting to the Group Manager Regulatory Services, you will mentor and develop staff, manage workloads and ensure statutory obligations are met while delivering high-quality regulatory outcomes for the Buller District.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing people in a workplace environment.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, environmental health, building, planning or related field.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, compliance processes and enforcement principles.
• Strong organisational, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships while achieving regulatory outcomes.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and developing compliance staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Managing team workloads, recruitment, training and performance programmes.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance activities across environmental health, resource management and building compliance functions.
• Managing Council's environmental health contractor to ensure effective delivery of statutory obligations.
• Supporting investigations, monitoring programmes and enforcement activities under relevant legislation.
• Providing technical guidance and regulatory advice to staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance registers, records and monitoring programmes are maintained to a high standard.
• Contributing to policy development, business planning and budget processes.
• Building positive working relationships across Council, industry, government agencies and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigation

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Driver's license

Education

Env health qualification

Building regulation qualification

Planning qualification

Resource management qualification

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Team Leader
Buller District Council | Westport, New Zealand
Permanent | Full-time | 40 Hours per week
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year | Dependent upon skills and qualifications

Join the Buller District Council Team! | Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!
Are you an experienced regulatory professional ready to take the next step into leadership?
Buller District Council is seeking a motivated and capable Regulatory Compliance Team Leader to lead our compliance functions across Environmental Health, Resource Management Act (RMA) Compliance and Building Compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes that protect public health, support sustainable development, and help maintain safe and thriving communities throughout the Buller District.

Who are we?

At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region – from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District.

If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager Regulatory Services, you will lead and support a team responsible for delivering a diverse range of compliance activities across the district.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing compliance staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Managing team workloads, recruitment, training and performance programmes.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance activities across environmental health, resource management and building compliance functions.
• Managing Council's environmental health contractor to ensure effective delivery of statutory obligations.
• Supporting investigations, monitoring programmes and enforcement activities under relevant legislation.
• Providing technical guidance and regulatory advice to staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance registers, records and monitoring programmes are maintained to a high standard.
• Contributing to policy development, business planning and budget processes.
• Building positive working relationships across Council, industry, government agencies and the wider community.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing people in a workplace environment.
• Experience working within a regulatory compliance, environmental health, building, planning or related regulatory field.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, compliance processes and enforcement principles.
• Strong organisational, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships while achieving regulatory outcomes.
• A current New Zealand driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working within local government.
• Qualification in environmental health, building regulation, planning, resource management or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Resource Management Act, Food Act and associated legislation.
• Understanding of the political and community environment in local government

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and professional development through various learning opportunities, benefits, and recognition.

• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to our communities.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealand's most incredible natural environments.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please find the position description here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfjrfbe

All applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae. Any enquiries about this role please email: [e-mail]

Applications close: 3PM, Friday the 24th of October