Compliance Officer

Taranaki Regional Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks + one day annual leave

Active social club

Onsite Gym

Flexible working options

Training opportunities

Job summary

Taranaki Regional Council is seeking an enforcement-focused professional to monitor activities across the region, ensuring adherence to rules and resource consents. You will identify non-compliance, investigate incidents, and report findings to support appropriate enforcement actions.

Education with a relevant tertiary qualification is preferred, along with strong communication and computer literacy. A current full driver’s licence is essential, and a 24‑hour on‑call roster is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the public and stakeholders.
• Ability to investigate and write concise reports for various activities.
• Experience with on-call response and compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with rules, policies, and consents.
• Identify and report incidents of non-compliance and recommend enforcement action.
• Respond to pollution reports and participate in on-call rosters across the region.

Skills

Communication

Investigation reporting

On-call experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.

Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.

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Job Description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You’ll be monitoring various activities and operations within Taranaki to ensure that Council rules, policies and resource consents are being complied with. You’ll be required to identify and report on incidents of non‑compliance, undertake a thorough evidential investigation and recommend appropriate enforcement action under the Resource Management Act. You’ll respond to reports of pollution events and will be part of an on‑call roster providing response capabilities throughout the Taranaki region. You’ll also be required to work proactively with the community to ensure that compliance is being achieved.

This position is full-time, permanent.

Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link, or for any otherquestions please contact our People and Wellness team on [e-mail].

Educating the public and resource users, promoting the sustainable and safe use of Taranaki’s natural resources is a key part of this role, so excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital. Also critical to your success will be your ability to investigate and write concise reports for both industrial and rural activities, together with strong computer literacy. Hours of work include a 24-hour on call week, approximately every 10 weeks.

Applicants will demonstrate experience in either forestry, farming or industrial practice, particularly treatment and disposal methods for agricultural and industrial wastes. Ideally, this will be reinforced with a relevant tertiary qualification. Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 would be an advantage. A current full driver’s licence is essential.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to be flexible and agile in your practice to provide outcome
• Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple jobs

What’s on offer?

Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.

• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite Gym
• Flexible working options
• Training opportunities within each role

However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

The starting remuneration range for this role is $81,451 - $95,825 per annum (including KiwiSaver) for an appropriately experienced and/or qualified individual.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences, world views and a desire to learn. So, if you’re excited about this role, but don’t meet the criteria perfectly, we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.

Applications close Sunday, 11 October 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.