Senior Compliance Officer

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 weeks annual leave

Competitive salary package

Supportive working environment

Job summary

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer for the Northern/North Auckland region. The role involves leading complex audits and investigations of commercial transport operators, applying legislation and regulatory frameworks to determine proportionate actions.

Travel across Auckland/Northland is required, with a full driver licence and clean record necessary. You will gather evidence, interview operators and produce impartial reports that meet high professional

Qualifications

• Proven regulatory experience with audits, investigations and reviews.
• Ability to gather, verify and evaluate evidence for sound decisions in high-risk cases.
• Apply legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks to achieve consistent outcomes.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audits, investigations and reviews within a regulatory environment.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence, including interviews and technical info.
• Produce clear, impartial, evidence-based reports and correspondence.
• Engage with operators, industry and regulatory partners to address compliance issues.

Skills

Audits

Investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Evidence gathering

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

# Senior Compliance Officer at New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Help improve safety outcomes across the commercial transport sector* Bring your expertise to support best regulatory practice* Permanent opportunity based in Whangarei or Auckland**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity** We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our Northern/North Auckland team. You will lead complex regulatory work involving commercial transport operators, using evidence and sound judgement to address non-compliance fairly and proportionately. Responsibilities include:* Leading complex and high-risk audits, investigations and reviews, applying legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks to manage risks and make robust, proportionate decisions* Gathering, analysing and evaluating evidence, including conducting interviews and assessing technical and operational information* Producing clear, impartial, evidence-based reports and correspondence that meet high professional standards and regulatory requirements* Engaging with operators, industry representatives and other regulatory agencies to address compliance issues and support safety outcomes* Sharing expertise and mentoring colleagues to support their development and consistent regulatory practiceTravel is a key part of this role, with regular visits to operators across the Auckland/Northland regions and occasional travel elsewhere as business needs require. You must have a full driver licence, with no convictions. Find out more about the role in the position description here. *We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $92,700 and $103,000, depending on skills and experience.* **Ko koe'tēnei | About you** You will have proven regulatory experience, sound judgement and a commitment to high professional standards. To be successful in this role, you will bring:* Experience managing complex audits, investigations and reviews within a regulatory or enforcement environment* Proven ability to gather, analyse, verify and evaluate evidence for sound decisions in complex, high-risk cases* Skill in applying legislation, regulatory frameworks, policy and precedent to achieve consistent, defensible outcomes* Experience using a range of compliance and enforcement tools, with sound risk assessment skills and judgement in selecting proportionate responses* Strong written communication skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, impartiality and high professional standards* The ability to share expertise and mentor colleagues, supporting their development and consistent regulatory practice* A proactive, solutions-focused approach, using initiative to resolve problems and collaborate with colleagues* Strong relationship and communication skills to engage constructively with operators, stakeholders and regulatory partners and consider different perspectives**Qualifications:*** A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience.You will bring knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) in the public sector, and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. **Ko wai mātou | About us'**' Commercial Transport Regulation regulates operators, from heavy vehicle operators to small passenger services, to support safe and lawful participation in New Zealand's land transport system. We license operators, monitor compliance, investigate concerns and take proportionate action to address safety and compliance risks. We engage with operators, industry and regulatory partners to support understanding, compliance and safety outcomes. **Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return**' At NZTA, we care about our people and support our staff. 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. *Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.* **Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:'** Apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.**Rā Katinga | Applications close:**13 November 2026For further information, email: [e-mail] be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.NZTA| 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 values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.