Senior Compliance Officer, Transport Regulation

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) in Auckland seeks a Principal Compliance Officer to lead regulatory work, advance continuous improvement, and act as the regulatory subject matter expert within the Safer Commercial Transport team.

You will manage the work programme, mentor staff, lead investigations and audits, and engage with operators and stakeholders to drive high safety and compliance standards. Salary range NZD 111,051–123,390 per annum.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a regulatory or compliance environment and ability to navigate complex frameworks to ensure standards are met.
• Proven ability to lead complex investigations or audits.
• Experience in reporting on workflow and outcomes, and ability to clearly communicate progress and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with systems thinking.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching others.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and credibility.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Reo Maori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of the work programme to meet key performance targets.
• Coach, mentor and lead team members in risk identification, audits, investigations and regulatory decision making.
• Engage proactively with commercial operators, drivers, stakeholders and service providers on compliance matters.
• Utilise effective regulatory tools to ensure transport service licence holders maintain high safety and compliance levels.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Audits

Stakeholder management

Mentoring and coaching

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Regulatory reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in regulatory compliance

Job description

NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) in Auckland seeks a Principal Compliance Officer to lead regulatory work, advance continuous improvement, and act as the regulatory subject matter expert within the Safer Commercial Transport team.

You will manage the work programme, mentor staff, lead investigations and audits, and engage with operators and stakeholders to drive high safety and compliance standards. Salary range NZD 111,051–123,390 per annum.