Compliance Officer

Madison Recruitment; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Albany location

Temporary assignment through Dec 2026

Job summary

Madison Recruitment in Albany (Auckland region) seeks a motivated Compliance Officer to join a specialist team protecting the community and enforcing key legislation. The role is 40 hours per week with standard business hours and a temporary assignment running ASAP through December 2026.

The position involves a mix of office work and field visits, requiring reliability, strong communication, and attention to detail to ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental or regulatory compliance (local government experience preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and prioritisation abilities.
• Current full NZ driver licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., environmental science, planning, law, compliance) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Prepare detailed reports, infringement notices and compliance notices.
• Manage a varied workload with accuracy.
• Undertake investigations on complex Resource Management and Building Act breaches.
• Engage with members of the public.
• Follow established procedures and training requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental compliance

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

Environmental science

Planning

Law

Compliance

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Madison Recruitment – Albany, North Island

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and resilient Compliance Officer to join a specialist compliance team responsible for protecting the community and ensuring adherence to key legislation.

Role specifics:

• 40 hours per week, standard business hours
• $40ph + 8% holiday pay
• Temporary assignment: ASAP until December 2026
• Albany location

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and resilient Compliance Officer to join a specialist compliance team responsible for protecting the community and ensuring adherence to key legislation.

Role specifics:

• 40 hours per week, standard business hours
• $40ph + 8% holiday pay
• Temporary assignment: ASAP until December 2026
• Albany location

About the role:

The role involves a combination of office-based work and field visits, requiring a proactive and dependable approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting site visits and inspections
• Preparing detailed reports, infringement notices, and compliance notices
• Managing a varied and busy workload with accuracy
• Undertake investigations on complex Resource Management and building Act breaches
• Engaging with members of the public
• Following established procedures and training requirements

About you:

• Experience in environmental or regulatory compliance (local government experience preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship‑building, and customer service skills
• Critical thinking abilities and strong prioritisation skills
• Current full NZ driver licence
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., environmental science, planning, law, compliance) preferred

This is a safety sensitive position; you will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test if you are the preferred candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, investigative environment and is ready to take on the responsibility of enforcing key legislation to support a safe, compliant community.

If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and have experience in compliance or resource management, we want to hear from you!Reference: 145600