Senior Regulatory Compliance Leader – Flexible Work

nztagovtnz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Auckland is seeking a Principal Compliance Officer to lead our compliance program, act as regulatory subject matter expert, and support the Regional Manager Compliance to drive continuous improvement.

Based in Auckland, you will mentor teams, oversee risk assessments, audits and investigations, engage with operators and service providers on compliance matters, and apply robust regulatory tools to ensure safety and high standards across the transport sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulatory/compliance environments.
• Ability to lead complex investigations or audits.
• Experience reporting on workflow and outcomes and communicating progress.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with systems thinking.
• Experience mentoring and coaching others.
• Knowledge or willingness to gain Te Ao Māori understanding and Treaty principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of the work programme to meet KPIs.
• Coach and mentor team members in risk ID, audits, investigations and interventions.
• Engage with operators, drivers, stakeholders and service providers on compliance matters.
• Apply regulatory tools to ensure safety and compliance across transport operators.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Audit & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Mentoring/coaching

Te Ao Māori understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent in regulatory compliance

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Auckland is seeking a Principal Compliance Officer to lead our compliance program, act as regulatory subject matter expert, and support the Regional Manager Compliance to drive continuous improvement.

Based in Auckland, you will mentor teams, oversee risk assessments, audits and investigations, engage with operators and service providers on compliance matters, and apply robust regulatory tools to ensure safety and high standards across the transport sector.