<ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Help customers to achieve compliance in South Auckland</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Salary range $78,311 to $92,130 plus KiwiSaver and benefits</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Mix of field & office based, multi-disciplinary focus </li> </ul> He angitūtanga: The opportunity You will be the frontline in protecting our environment and community. This field-based role provides a multi-disciplinary compliance response service covering investigations, resolutions of breaches, remediation activities and enforcement action in relation to Resource Management Act, Building Act, and relevant Bylaws. Your skills in assessing situations and advising customers to help them to achieve compliance are key to creating positive outcomes for Auckland. This role may involve working after hours from time to time. This is a permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on-call work as required. Area is South Auckland and office in Manukau. He kōrero mōu: About you You’re a confident and professional individual who thrives on being the trusted face of the organisation. With a solid background in regulatory compliance, law enforcement, investigations, or a related field, you bring not only technical expertise but also the interpersonal finesse to navigate complex and sometimes challenging situations. You’re a natural problem solver, skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and building strong, respectful relationships with a wide range of people. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are second to none, allowing you to clearly translate legislative requirements to customers and the community. You are inquisitive, calm under pressure, and have proven experience in risk assessment and de-escalation strategies, particularly in environments where public interaction is key. Ideally, you hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Compliance, Risk Management, Law, or Resource Management, and bring at least two years of experience in regulatory or government settings. You’re confident using Microsoft Office tools and other digital systems, and hold a current New Zealand driver’s licence, ready to take on the field-based nature of the role. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits <a title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QH6B7YEXWYFkN9UR8P9NfFOQiDk0BZYT/view" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QH6B7YEXWYFkN9UR8P9NfFOQiDk0BZYT/view" target="_self">HERE</a>. Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now! Salary range: $78,311 to $92,130 per annum Applications close: Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59 pm Find a copy of the position description here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3WxI1Dy">https://bit.ly/3WxI1Dy</a> Notes: 1. We appreciate your interest in this role. If you have applied within the past three months, we will not require you to apply again. 2. If you are a Temp under Agency, please apply via the Auckland Council external website. 3. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you. #workingforAuckland #investigations # compliance #environment #regulators #enforcement Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Compliance Officer - Manukau (South Auckland, NZ, 1010) @ Auckland Council

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