Compliance Officer Stormwater

Overview You’ll be part of a compliance team proactively addressing a wide variety of stormwater related compliance issues across the Auckland region. Working closely with your team for guidance and support, you will spend considerable time out of the office being on the frontline to ensure compliance under the Resource Management Act, Building Act and Local Government Act. You will work with customers in communities most affected by recent flood and cyclone events to help mitigate the effects of such extreme events in the future. Responsibilities Educate, engage and guide customers on regulatory compliance. Assist customers in stormwater and environmental regulation matters. Review and address compliance issues across the Auckland region. Travel centrally within Auckland as required; the role is hybrid. Maintain a fixed-term contract until 17 May 2027. Qualifications You bring experience in compliance or regulatory fields, with a focus on stormwater or environmental regulations. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential as you engage with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive problem‑solver, skilled at evaluating risk and handling complex compliance issues, will thrive in this role. In addition, a tertiary qualification and at least 2 years of regulatory compliance experience are required. Additional qualifications: Current full New Zealand driver’s licence. Proficiency in risk assessment and complex issue resolution. Benefits Competitive salary range of $78,311 to $92,130 plus KiwiSaver contribution. Flexible working conditions and focus on well‑being in a culture of continuous improvement. Opportunity to directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments; accredited by Gender Tick and a signatory of the Pride Pledge. Additional Requirements The role is deemed safety‑sensitive and requires a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test prior to offer. Equal Opportunity Employer Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of application so we can assist you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr