Alcohol Licensing Inspector

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Greerton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Subsidised medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Pet-friendly work environment

Ongoing professional learning and well

Wellbeing resources

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council seeks a dedicated Alcohol Licensing Inspector to reduce alcohol-related harm and support safer communities. You will balance regulatory compliance with community education and act as the frontline representative for the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 across Western Bay.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, 3+ years in a compliance or enforcement role, and a clean NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry compliance experience.
• 3 plus years’ experience in an investigative, compliance, or enforcement-type role.
• Thorough, practical knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and related local frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of writing comprehensive reports and presenting findings clearly.
• Confidence or experience presenting evidence in judicial and District Licensing Committee (DLC) hearings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal processes, gathering evidence, and enforcement procedures.
• A current, clean New Zealand Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Act as frontline regulatory inspector under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
• Balance robust regulatory compliance with proactive community education.
• Prepare reports and present findings clearly to hearings.
• Gather evidence and present it effectively in District Licensing Committee hearings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Report writing

Evidence presentation

Legal/process understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

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 seeking a dedicated and proactive Alcohol Licensing Inspector who is deeply passionate about reducing alcohol-related harm and making a meaningful, positive difference across our diverse Western Bay communities. In this role, you will be the frontline face of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, balancing robust regulatory compliance with proactive community education. If you are driven by public safety and want to help shape a vibrant, responsible hospitality environment where our local communities can safely thrive.

To set you up for success, you’ll have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry compliance experience.
• 3 plus years’ experience in an investigative, compliance, or enforcement-type role.
• Thorough, practical knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and related local frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of writing comprehensive reports and presenting findings clearly.
• Confidence or experience presenting evidence in judicial and District Licensing Committee (DLC) hearings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal processes, gathering evidence, and enforcement procedures.
• A current, clean New Zealand Driver’s License.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave.
• A competitive employment package—including subsidised medical insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet-friendly work environment.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• Access to comprehensive 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 Dougal Elvin on 0800 926 732.

Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is? It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference. Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life. In fact we provide nearly 40 services! We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.