At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.
We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity
We are looking for the role of Senior Regulatory and Compliance Specialist to join our Engineering team on a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office.
The purpose of this role ensures sustainable management of Otago Regional Council's-owned River assets by overseeing compliance with bylaws and consent applications under relevant legislation. You will provide advisory support to stakeholders and contribute to improving internal procedures, ensuring optimal performance of river management activities across Otago.
As a Senior Regulatory and Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and advising on the processing of Bylaw applications, including the preparation of reports and associated documentation for Approval.
• Coordinating and aligning long-term asset management plans and river management strategies to ensure compliance with applicable consent conditions.
• Responding to internal and external enquiries in relation to bylaws, compliance with Engineering held consents, advice, and proactively respond to issues.
• Providing advice on best-practice in the function of bylaw processes and analysis to internal stakeholders.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent level of learning
• 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experienced in provision of advisory services pertaining to the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act.
• Experience in advocating/negotiating with internal and external stakeholders of an organisation.
• Experience in interpretation and application of legislation.

What we offer
We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme.
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities.

How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
Applications close Thursday, 7 November 2024
For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz