Alcohol Licensing Inspector - Flexible Work & Community Impact

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

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.