Strategic Water Network Compliance Lead

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Lead Network Compliance professional to strengthen Wellington’s water networks. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, translating legislation into practical operating processes across teams, regulators, contractors and councils.

This full-time role based in Petone, Lower Hutt offers a clear impact on public health and environment, with opportunities in risk-based assurance, audits and proactive compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing compliance frameworks, governance systems and resource consent requirements.
• Strong knowledge of water services legislation, regulatory obligations, risk management and assurance practices.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation and influence outcomes across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the Network Operations Compliance Framework, policies and operational controls.
• Interpret legislation and lead the implementation of changing regulatory requirements.
• Oversee drinking water compliance, resource consent obligations and environmental risk management.
• Implement risk-based assurance programmes, audits and corrective action plans.
• Advise operational leaders, engage regulators and drive a proactive compliance culture.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Governance and risk

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Lead Network Compliance professional to strengthen Wellington’s water networks. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, translating legislation into practical operating processes across teams, regulators, contractors and councils.

This full-time role based in Petone, Lower Hutt offers a clear impact on public health and environment, with opportunities in risk-based assurance, audits and proactive compliance culture.