Senior Compliance Officer
Senior Compliance Officer
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$ 91328 - 111622
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Job Description
Strive to improve safety outcomes on our roads
Continue to grow and develop your compliance skills and experience
Auckland based
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Compliance Officer to join our team. You will work as part of a connected team to deliver effective regulatory management through monitoring the compliance of transport service licence holders and drivers of heavy vehicles and passenger services.
This is a great opportunity to undertake meaningful work in a collaborative this role you will monitor and examine commercial transport operators commercial driver licence and endorsement holders and produce robust reports for Operators and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). In addition you will provide education to transport operators to assist them to comply and when necessary take regulatory action to improve compliance. Responsibilities include:
Undertaking proactive assessments of licensed commercial transport operators
Applying relevant recognised risk assessment practices to investigation and auditing process
Developing and managing effective relationships with assigned transport service licence holders and relevant key stakeholders
Travel is a key part of this role and you will be regularly engaging with operators in the upper North Island operating area as and when . You must have a full driver licence with no convictions.
You will find out more about the role here.
We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $91328 to $111622 commensurate to skills and experience.
Ko koetnei About you
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulator with understanding and knowledge of transport who is looking for their next challenge. To be successful in this role you will bring:
Experience in systems-based thinking and analysis
Experience in a regulatory compliance and/or enforcement environment
Detailed understanding and experience of regulatory principles and practices
Experience in assessment (audit) planning delivery and reporting
Strong investigative risk assurance or audit experience
The ability to build relationships and appreciate different points of view
Demonstrated knowledge of or a willingness to learn an understanding of Te Ao Mori and tikanga as well as to work towards fluency in Te Reo Mori. You will also have knowledge of or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a regulatory compliance role
New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) or equivalent desirable
Ko wai mtou About us
The Safer Commercial Transport team is responsible for regulating commercial transport operators: from heavy vehicles to small passenger services. We do this by monitoring our sector through audits reviews and investigations and working with industry to drive best practice. The team regulates transport operators that have been licensed to operate as a transport service.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in return
We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA. If you join us you can expect:
A supportive working environment
Flexible working options
A competitive salary package aligned with your skills and experience
5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits.
Ready to take the next step in your career Wed love to hear from you.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply:
Apply today by including a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role and attach along with your CV.
R Katinga Applications close:
3 September 2025For further information email:
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
