Compliance Officer-1

nztagovtnz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is offering multiple Compliance Officer opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand, including Northland, Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. The role involves audits, data review, and reporting to support regulatory decisions. Travel across regions is required and a full NZ driver license is essential.

Salary range: $80,388–$89,320, with ongoing development. You will join an experienced team to develop regulatory capability and deliver risk-based compliance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering audits and reviews using a risk-based approach to assess compliance.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong risk assessment skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend actions.
• Experience gathering, analysing, and documenting information to support audits and investigations.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits and reviews of regulated parties under NZTA frameworks.
• Collect, analyse and evaluate information to identify non-compliance or risk.
• Prepare clear assessments and recommendations supported by evidence.
• Maintain accurate records aligned with legislative and privacy requirements.

Skills

Audits & reviews

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Develop your regulatory career

On-going training and development opportunities

Northland, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga based

Start date 25 January 2027

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a several opportunities for Compliance Officers to join our teams around Aotearoa New Zealand. We are looking for people who have a genuine interest in making a positive impact on the commercial transport sector and growing their regulatory capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and further develop your skills within an existing team of experienced practitioners.

Working collaboratively across NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), you will:

• Coordinate, undertake, and make decisions on audits and reviews of regulated parties in line with NZTA’s regulatory and risk frameworks to help reduce risk and ensure compliance through monitoring and reviewing commercial transport operators


• Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and data from a range of sources to identify potential areas of non‑compliance or emerging risk, you will meet with transport operators, gather information, write reports and analyse data to inform decisions


• Prepare clear, accurate, and well‑reasoned assessments, findings, and recommendations, supported by evidence and analysis and identify matters that are complex, sensitive, or present significant risk, and elevate these promptly to the Senior Compliance Officer with appropriate context and options


• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is managed in accordance with legislative, privacy, and information management requirements.

Travel is a key part of this role, and you’ll regularly be engaging with operators across the regions. You must have a full driver license, with no driving convictions.

You will find out more about the role here

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $80,388 to $89,320 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some regulatory, compliance or enforcement exposure looking to take the next step in their career. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience delivering audits and reviews using a risk-based approach to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement


• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements in a practical and consistent manner.


• Strong risk assessment skills, with the ability to identify compliance issues and recommend appropriate actions.


• Proven experience gathering, analysing, and documenting information to support audits, reviews, and investigations.


• High attention to detail, with strong analytical, documentation, and record-keeping capabilities.


• The ability to adapt your approach to different situations to get the best outcome

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or experience, some regulatory teams may benefit from additional experience or expertise. This may include exposure to regulatory environments or relevant technical expertise that would be an advantage but is not essential.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Safer Commercial Transport team is responsible for regulating commercial transport operators: from heavy vehicles to small passenger services. We do this by monitoring our sector through audits, reviews and investigations and working with industry to drive best practice. The team regulates transport operators that have been licensed to operate as a transport service.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA. If you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment


• Flexible working options


• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience


• 5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits .

Rá Katinga | Applications close:

27 October 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these value