Independent District Licensing Commissioner

Whakatāne District Council; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council invites expressions of interest for appointment as a Commissioner to the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee. This regulatory role involves strategic, independent decision-making on alcohol licensing applications across premises, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong relationships, governance understanding, integrity and community standing, and must be free of conflicts of interest with the industry.

Qualifications

• This is a regulatory decision-making role and your strengths will lie in your ability to function at a strategic and independent level, with a sound knowledge of the relevant legislation.
• You will have a strong community interest.
• Appointments will be subject to satisfactory police and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 on applications including premises licences, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations.
• Oversee temporary authority and manager's certificates as part of licensing processes.
• Maintain independence from the alcohol industry and avoid conflicts of interest.

Skills

Strong relationship skills

Public interest

Governance

Integrity

Time availability

No conflicts of interest

Chair experience

Legal/hearing experience

Community standing

Job description

Whakatāne District Council invites expressions of interest for appointment as a Commissioner to the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee. This regulatory role involves strategic, independent decision-making on alcohol licensing applications across premises, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong relationships, governance understanding, integrity and community standing, and must be free of conflicts of interest with the industry.