Network Compliance Lead – Flexible WFH & Water Regulation

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai in Lower Hutt is seeking a qualified professional to lead network operations compliance across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. You will develop and embed compliance frameworks, translate legislation into practical processes, and drive continuous improvement with regulators, councils and contractors.

You'll guide risk-based assurance programs, audits and action plans, advise operational leaders, and foster a proactive compliance culture while ensuring safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, environmental science, compliance, regulatory management or asset management.
• NZ 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.

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 with regulators and drive a proactive compliance culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance familiarity

Water industry knowledge

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in engineering or environmental science or compliance

Job description

Tiaki Wai in Lower Hutt is seeking a qualified professional to lead network operations compliance across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. You will develop and embed compliance frameworks, translate legislation into practical processes, and drive continuous improvement with regulators, councils and contractors.

You'll guide risk-based assurance programs, audits and action plans, advise operational leaders, and foster a proactive compliance culture while ensuring safe, reliable