Senior Compliance Officer

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer in Wellington. This full-time role involves overseeing compliance activities under the Crown Minerals Act, engaging with industry stakeholders, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has proven compliance experience, the ability to influence key outcomes, and a relevant tertiary qualification. Salary ranges from $110,098 to $138,028 plus KiwiSaver.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering compliance activities including investigations and prosecutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and prioritize resources effectively.
• Experience in the resources sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an active compliance programme ensuring mining permit holders meet obligations.
• Engage effectively with senior external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams for a consistent and integrated approach.

Skills

Compliance activities delivery

Best practice regulation

Stakeholder relationship building

Influencing senior stakeholders

Operational or transactional environment experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental management, public management, law

Job description

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE. Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Wellington. Salary: $110,098 - $138,028 plus KiwiSaver.

About the Role

The Senior Compliance Officer reports into the National Manager Compliance within the Resource Markets branch, which sits within the Building, Resources and Markets group.

The successful candidate will carry out an active compliance programme to ensure that mining permit holders meet their obligations under the Crown Minerals Act. You will work on a range of compliance activities—from education and engagement through to enforcement. You will collaborate across teams to embed compliance into the wider permit management framework, supporting a consistent and integrated approach.

The Senior Compliance Officer will develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks with other regulators, such as Worksafe, local government, and the Department of Conservation, as well as with quarry and mine operators.

You will work across Energy and Resource Markets, providing technical expertise in collaboration with the Principal Compliance Officer. Your role will involve engaging effectively with senior external stakeholders to ensure well informed decisions, influence key outcomes, and shape negotiations with industry participants.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering a range of compliance activities, including investigations and prosecutions, to achieve successful regulatory outcomes.
• Experienced at applying best practice regulation, compliance and enforcement.
• Experience in the resources sector is desirable; candidates with compliance experience in other sectors are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to manage processes and prioritise available resources effectively to maximise impact.
• Experience working in an operational or transactional environment.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective strategic relationships with stakeholders in government and industry.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, including industry, Government, and Ministers.
• Tertiary qualification in environmental management, public management, law, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you\'re the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Marie Manley at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/18392 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm.