Compliance Officer

Bay-of-Plenty-Regional-Counci; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & leave

Extra Christmas leave

Employer paid insurance

Job summary

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the Regulatory Compliance team, focusing on water take compliance for primary industries. This 2-year fixed-term role is based in Tauranga, working 40 hours per week, with responsibilities across groundwater and surface water consents and water meter verifications.

You will implement new legislation, liaise with irrigation groups and data providers, and translate technical information into practical advice while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum two years recent experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in water resources.
• Confident, autonomous worker who can communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to review water meter verification reports for accuracy and compliance with NZ Water Measurement Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage groundwater and surface water consents, including site inspections for compliance.
• Oversee water meter verifications and interpret technical information for compliance.
• Implement new legislation affecting water takes (e.g., NZ Metering Regulations 2020).
• Liaise with industry groups and data providers related to water takes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Water resources

Autonomous working

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for a new recruit to join our Regulatory Compliance team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, as a Compliance Officer, specialising in the compliance of water takes that support primary industries.

This is a 2-year fixed termrole, working 40 hours per week and is based in Tauranga.

There will be plenty of variety in this role including:

• Manage a portfolio of groundwater and surface water resource consents including carrying out site inspections to determine compliance against resource consent conditions and regional rules;
• Proactively manage a portfolio of water meter verifications, including interpreting technical information to determine compliance;
• Implementation of any new legislation affecting water takes e.g. RMA Metering Regulations 2020; and
• Liaise with the industry groups that rely on or service water take consents i.e. Irrigation NZ, water meter verifiers and 3 rd party data providers
  

Along with a passion for your work, you will have;

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum two years recent experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in the water resources field.
• A confident manner, with the ability to work autonomously, and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Proven ability to review and assess water meter verification reports for accuracy and compliance with water take resource consents and the New Zealand Water Measurement Code of Practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of groundwater bores, surface water takes, and water measurement and reporting infrastructure. Capable of translating technical information into clear, practical advice and building positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence.
  

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

• Varied and challenging work.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives.
• A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.

The salaryrange for this position will be approximately $101,614.10 - $118,350.54and will be determined depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 11pm, Sunday 4 October 2026and will only be accepted online.