Compliance & Community Safety Manager

Ashburton District Council; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashburton District Council in Christchurch invites applications for a dynamic Compliance & Community Safety Manager to lead our high performing regulatory team. You will guide pragmatic, safe, and fair outcomes while championing education-based approaches and accountable decision-making.

Bring proven leadership, experience in regulatory environments, and a strong commitment to customer service and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience including management of contractors and contracts.
• Technical or professional experience in a regulatory environment; legal action experience is a bonus.
• Commitment to customer service excellence and community engagement.
• Collaborative and curious approach to build internal and external relationships and discover future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of regulatory and compliance specialists to deliver safe, fair outcomes.
• Champion an education-based approach to facilitate pragmatic decisions and formal action when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Job description

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Ashburton District Council – Christchurch, South Island

We’re looking for a dynamic and people-focused manager to lead our high performing team of regulatory and compliance specialists!

• Put your pragmatic leadership skills into action and make a meaningful impact.
• Take responsibility for community safety and the right outcomes.
• Work with an engaged and motived team, where no two days are the same.

What the job involves

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role leading a team of professionals who play an important role in keeping our community safe. As Compliance & Community Safety Manager, you will be responsible for taking this high performing function to the next level. You’ll champion an education-based approach to facilitate pragmatic, safe and fair outcomes, including leading formal action when required.

Who are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership and people management experience, in a local government or similar environment, including management of contractors and contracts.
• Technical or professional experience in a regulatory environment, with legal action experience being an advantage
• A commitment to customer service excellence and community engagement.
• A collaborative and curious approach to build internal and external relationships and to discover future opportunities.

What we can offer you

An exciting and stimulating role where no two days are the same. You’ll be supported by a passionate, customer focused team, with opportunities to grow, develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in the community. Based in Ashburton, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a vibrant, welcoming district close to both mountains and sea. We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and have some great employee benefits on offer.

About Us

Ashburton District Council is proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities. Our Compliance and Community Safety team are part of Council’s diverse and passionate workforce who are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.

For a confidential chat about the role please phone Ian Hyde, Group Manager – Compliance & Development on [phone].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.