Compliance Officer - Biosecurity

Otago Regional Council; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Life Insurance

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

Job summary

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking a Compliance Officer – Biosecurity to join our Environmental Implementation team in Dunedin on a permanent, full‑time basis. The role focuses on ensuring biosecurity compliance under the Biosecurity Act and protecting Otago's environment.

You will inspect and reinspect regulated activities, provide sound public information, write reports, and support planning with technical input.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline (Environmental Management, Conservation or Biosecurity).
• Experience with data capture and analysis and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of pest control methods and ability to promote them.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and reinspections and assess compliance with the Regional Pest Management Plan and Biosecurity Act.
• Encourage compliance by providing sound advice and information to the public.
• Provide technical expertise and support to staff developing the Regional Pest Management plan.
• Write compliance reports and memos.
• Participate in community meetings and advocate ORC’s viewpoint where appropriate.

Skills

Data capture

Risk management

Communication skills

Pest control methods

Environmental management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management/Conservation/Biosecurity

Job description

Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

If you are keen to protect our Otago environment and helping educate the public on biosecurity compliance, then this is the role for you!

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Compliance Officer – Biosecurity to join our Environmental Implementation team on a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our Dunedin office.

The purpose of this position is to provide professional, legally and technically sounds services to the Council for Biosecurity compliance under the main legislation the Otago Regional Council is responsible for. The role plays a critical role in protecting the environment, biodiversity, and primary industries by monitoring regulated biosecurity activities, investigating potential breaches, and taking appropriate compliance and enforcement actions when necessary.

As a Compliance Officer - Biosecurity, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking inspections and reinspection’s, and assess compliance with the Regional Pest Management Plan for Otago and the Biosecurity Act
• Encourage compliance through the provision of sound advice and information to the public
• Providing technical expertise and support to staff who are developing the Regional Pest Management plan where required
• Writing compliance reports and memos
• Actively participate in community meetings, advocating ORC’s viewpoint where appropriate

If you are keen to protect our Otago environment and helping educate the public on biosecurity compliance, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline e.g. Environmental Management, Conservation, Biosecurity
• Experienced in data capture and analysis and risk management
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Practical knowledge of commonly used pest control methods and the ability to apply both to apply them and to promote them to other users

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• Competitive remuneration packages

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

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All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Department

Compensation

Annual Package NZD $71,260.00 - $83,835.00