Network Compliance Lead

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Lead Network Compliance professional to strengthen Wellington’s water networks. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, translating legislation into practical operating processes across teams, regulators, contractors and councils.

This full-time role based in Petone, Lower Hutt offers a clear impact on public health and environment, with opportunities in risk-based assurance, audits and proactive compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing compliance frameworks, governance systems and resource consent requirements.
• Strong knowledge of water services legislation, regulatory obligations, risk management and assurance practices.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation and influence outcomes across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the Network Operations Compliance Framework, policies and operational controls.
• Interpret legislation and lead the implementation of changing regulatory requirements.
• Oversee drinking water compliance, resource consent obligations and environmental risk management.
• Implement risk-based assurance programmes, audits and corrective action plans.
• Advise operational leaders, engage regulators and drive a proactive compliance culture.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Governance and risk

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

• Lead network compliance across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services
• Establish compliance frameworks that protect public health and the environment
• Position based in our Petone office, Lower Hutt

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role is $130,307.40 to $183,963.38 p.a. (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

Join Tiaki Wai and play a key role in strengthening operational compliance across Wellington’s metropolitan water networks. You’ll lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, translating complex legislation and regulatory obligations into practical operational processes. Working across operational teams, regulators, contractors and partner councils, you’ll help protect public health, the environment and community confidence through proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

• Develop and embed the Network Operations Compliance Framework, policies and operational controls
• Interpret legislation and lead the implementation of changing regulatory requirements
• Oversee drinking water compliance, resource consent obligations and environmental risk management
• Implement risk-based assurance programmes, audits and corrective action plans
• Advise operational leaders, engage with regulators and drive a proactive compliance culture

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A degree in engineering, environmental science, compliance, regulatory management, asset management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• A full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence
• Experience implementing compliance frameworks, governance systems and resource consent requirements
• Strong knowledge of water services legislation, regulatory obligations, risk management and assurance practices
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation, lead investigations and influence outcomes across multiple teams

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: Sunday 15th November 2026

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.