Team Leader Biosecurity Compliance

Otago Regional Council; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 867 000 - 1 158 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in New Zealand is seeking a Team Leader for Biosecurity Compliance to lead a high-performing team focused on implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan and the Biosecurity Act. Candidates should have at least 10 years of regulatory compliance experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include flexible work opportunities, professional development, and competitive remuneration packages.

Benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Life insurance and superannuation

Annual wellbeing programme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in regulatory compliance, ideally in local or central government.
• Demonstrated experience applying legislation in practical contexts.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Biosecurity Compliance team.
• Guide the team in managing complex biosecurity compliance and enforcement work.
• Contribute to the development of biosecurity compliance policy and procedures.

Skills

Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills

Excellent relationship management skills

Knowledge of regulatory practices

Sound judgement and integrity

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental management

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader Biosecurity Compliance role at Otago Regional Council .

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment.

We deliver on our responsibilities and seek the right people for the right roles.

Opportunity

We are looking for a Team Leader - Biosecurity Compliance to provide strategic and operational leadership to our Biosecurity Compliance team.

This role is ideally based in Dunedin, with the option of Alexandra, and presents an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering programmes that give effect to Otago's Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) and the Biosecurity Act.

As Team Leader, you'll guide the team responsible for managing complex biosecurity compliance and enforcement work across Otago.

You'll provide expert advice on regulatory practice, coach and mentor compliance officers, and ensure the consistency, integrity, and quality of compliance activities.

You'll play a central role in planning and reporting biosecurity operations and contribute to the ongoing development of biosecurity compliance policy, procedures, and strategy across the organisation.

About You

A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental management, conservation, or biosecurity (or equivalent experience).

At least 10 years' experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within local or central government, including at least 5 years in leadership.

Demonstrated experience applying legislation (such as the Biosecurity Act or the Resource Management Act) in practical contexts.

Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.

Excellent relationship management skills with a collaborative and professional approach.

Sound judgement, integrity, and the ability to balance compliance rigour with pragmatic decision‑making.

Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their relevance to regional environmental management will be highly valued.

What We Offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC, and we are committed to a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunity.

Our people live our values of : MANA – We influence with respect and integrity TIKA – We do the right thing, and do things right AROHA – We show that we care.

Benefits

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life insurance and superannuation
• Annual wellbeing programme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration packages

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and cover letter, telling us why you're the person for this role, via the Apply button.

Applications close 5 : 00pm Friday 7 November

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