Regulatory Compliance Team Leader

Regulatory Compliance Team Leader
Buller District Council Westport New Zealand
Permanent Full-time 40 Hours per week
Salary: $115000 - $125000 per year Dependent upon skills and qualifications

Join the Buller District Council Team! Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!
Are you an experienced regulatory professional ready to take the next step into leadership
Buller District Council is seeking a motivated and capable Regulatory Compliance Team Leader to lead our compliance functions across Environmental Health Resource Management Act (RMA) Compliance and Building Compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes that protect public health support sustainable development and help maintain safe and thriving communities throughout the Buller District.

Who are we Ko wai tatou
At Buller District Council we are a dedicated customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District.

If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community wed love to hear from you!

About the Role Mō te tūranga

Reporting to the Group Manager Regulatory Services you will lead and support a team responsible for delivering a diverse range of compliance activities across the district.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading mentoring and developing compliance staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Managing team workloads recruitment training and performance programmes.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance activities across environmental health resource management and building compliance functions.
• Managing Councils environmental health contractor to ensure effective delivery of statutory obligations.
• Supporting investigations monitoring programmes and enforcement activities under relevant legislation.
• Providing technical guidance and regulatory advice to staff customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance registers records and monitoring programmes are maintained to a high standard.
• Contributing to policy development business planning and budget processes.
• Building positive working relationships across Council industry government agencies and the wider community.

Who Are You Ko wai koe
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing people in a workplace environment.
• Experience working within a regulatory compliance environmental health building planning or related regulatory field.
• Sound knowledge of legislation regulations compliance processes and enforcement principles.
• Strong organisational investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships while achieving regulatory outcomes.
• A current New Zealand drivers licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working within local government.
• Qualification in environmental health building regulation planning resource management or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Building Act 2004 Resource Management Act Food Act and associated legislation.
• Understanding of the political and community environment in local government

Why Join Us He aha te hono mai ki a mātau

Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity inclusion and professional development through various learning opportunities benefits and recognition.

• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to our communities.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealands most incredible natural environments.

If youre ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive forward-thinking environment wed love to hear from you!

Please find the position description here: applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Any enquiries about this role please email:

Applications close: 3PM Friday the 24th of October

Required Experience:

Manager