The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.


Compliance Officer

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6705353

About us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council we are driven by a commitment to our community and service excellence. Join our team to support our mission to find the right people in the right place at the right time to provide infrastructure and services that are efficient, effective and appropriate for our community.

About the role | Mō Te Tūranga

The role of a Compliance Officer in a local government setting is to ensure that people are adhering to the wide range of rules and legislation that are administered by Council. Our initial approach is usually to work collaboratively with people to achieve an amicable outcome.

As part of a multi-skilled team you will be involved in a range of work, including:

  • Investigating and managing compliance with rules and regulations
  • Monitoring of resource consents
  • Assisting our Animal Management Officer
  • Investigating health nuisances

About you | Mōu

We are looking for a pragmatic team player, who can quickly assess a situation, building rapport with people quickly to deliver a favourable outcome for all.

  • Experience in investigating and responding to complaints across wide range of disciplines.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of District Plans, the Resource Management Act
  • Ideally you will hold a G-Reg qualification already, however not essential.
  • A current full driver's licence

We offer | Tā mātou mahi

The Hurunui District is the entrance to the Waipara wine growing region and our award winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. No parking or traffic hassles, scenic vistas in abundance, flexible employment conditions and friendly, family-oriented staff to share your work life.

For more information about the position description and to apply, go online to https://hdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6705353. or email hr@hurunui.govt.nz

Applications Close: 08 Jan 2025

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The application process

We handle all our recruiting through this website. Please avoid directly contacting any council employee or councillor to submit your application or inquire about employment. If a contact name and email address are provided in the advertisement, they are there to help answer any preliminary questions you might have about the position, the application process, or working at the Hurunui District Council. Please do not send your application to this email address.

Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz