• Role Title: Compliance Officer
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: North Island (flexibility with location)
• Business Group: Operations
• Salary: $84,978 (85%) - $99,974 (100%) - $109,971 (110%)

Ko wai mātou | About us
The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to ensuring all communities have access to safe drinking water every day. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
If you're a self-motivated individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Our Compliance Officers work in the Incidents and Enforcement team. The team are responsible for supporting operational activities including coordinating responses to incidents and leading investigations.
The Compliance Officer will

• act as a Compliance Officer under the Water Services Act 2021
• identify and recommend corrective actions for any non-compliance issues
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with drinking water suppliers, regional councils as the consent authorities for wastewater, and key external stakeholders
• contribute to the delivery of incident and emergency response activity in Taumata Arowai as needed.

Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.

Ko koe tēnei | About you
We are looking for someone who has

• 3+ years' experience working in a regulatory environment in an operational role
• understanding of regulatory compliance interventions and when to apply them
• demonstrated ability to exercise statutory powers with good practical judgement
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• the flexibility to travel away at short notice within New Zealand
• a current full driver's license.

For more information, see the position description or visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page
If you have any pātai | questions about this role, please email our People and Culture team at recruitment@taumataarowai.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page or apply using the button below.
Please note, candidates must submit a completed Application Form to be considered for this role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close 9:00AM 1 November 2024
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.