Senior Compliance Officer

New Zealand Transport Agency; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 93.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working options

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Zusammenfassung

New Zealand Transport Agency is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead complex regulatory work within the Northern/North Auckland team. You will apply legislation and policy to address non-compliance fairly, while engaging with operators and regulators to improve safety outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have proven regulatory experience, strong judgement, and a commitment to high professional standards. Travel is required, with a valid driver licence and no convictions.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing complex audits, investigations and reviews within a regulatory or enforcement environment.
• Proven ability to gather, analyse and evaluate evidence for sound decisions.
• Ability to apply legislation and regulatory frameworks to achieve consistent outcomes.
• Experience using a range of compliance tools with sound risk assessment.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to share expertise and mentor colleagues.
• Proactive problem solving and collaboration with colleagues.
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex, high-risk audits, investigations and reviews.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence, including conducting interviews.
• Produce clear, impartial reports that meet professional standards.
• Engage with operators, industry reps and regulatory partners to address issues.
• Share expertise and mentor colleagues to support development.
• Travel across Auckland/Northland regions and beyond as needed.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory audits

Evidence gathering

Investigation & reviews

Reporting & correspondence

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring colleagues

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Relevant tertiary qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Help improve safety outcomes across the commercial transport sector. Bring your expertise to support best regulatory practice. Permanent opportunity based in Whangarei or Auckland.

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.

• 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 practice

Travel 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.

About you

You will have proven regulatory experience, sound judgement and a commitment to high professional standards.

• 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.

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.

What you will get in return

• 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

You must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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.

For further information, email: [e-mail]

About us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.