Advisor - Regulatory Compliance / Licensing

Frog Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a detail-focused advisor for a permanent role in Wellington. You will assess applications for operational licenses, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have experience in applying risk frameworks and excellent communication skills. The role includes flexible working options and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 12-18+ months of experience in applying regulatory or risk frameworks.
• Strong process adherence and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications for operational licenses under regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure applicants meet skills and experience for safe operation.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks application

Critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Ko wai mātou | The Organisation

This is a permanent position based in Wellington, at a Crown entity which ensures safety and environmental protection within a vital New Zealand sector. They offer a professional, supportive, and flexible environment.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This is a multi-faceted permanent role where your work directly impacts safety and environmental integrity. You will combine the ability to interpret and apply technical regulatory frameworks with engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Using a risk-based regulatory approach, you will assess applications for operational licences, ensuring applicants meet the necessary skills and experience for safe operation. This role holds delegated authority for issuing documents based on legally robust decision-making principles.

Mōu | About you

You are a sharp, detail-focused professional (Advisor level) with critical thinking skills. You have some previous experience with and excel at interpreting legislation and applying regulatory or risk frameworks in a decision-making context. You have strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to clearly communicate complex requirements to a diverse range of applicants.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Experience (ideally 12-18+ months) applying regulatory or risk frameworks in a decision-making context, assessing applications.
• Relevant background could include: assessing applications for identity documents, for regulatory licensing such as firearms or alcohol licences, police vetting, or assessing insurance claims.
• Strong process adherence and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident, calm, and collected.
• Experience in the public sector is helpful, but private sector skills are highly valued.

Nau mai, uru mai | Join

Step into a permanent position and contribute directly to regulatory compliance and safety. You will be part of a collaborative team and gain expertise in a highly transferable technical regulatory framework.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou | Benefits

• Flexible working – enjoy working from home up to two days a week.
• Generous benefits package including up to 4% KiwiSaver contributions, life insurance, and income protection.
• Professional growth and development within a specialist regulatory area.

Me pēwhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click to apply now. For a confidential messaging chat after applying, text 2186 to Caroline Prior, Senior Consultant, Frog Recruitment.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.