Compliance Officer / Senior Compliance Officer - Biosecurity - Otago Regional Council - Queenstown

We are looking for Compliance Officer/Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity to join our Environmental Implementation team on permanent, full-time, (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our Queenstown office. We welcome all skill levels, both entry level and senior experience, with details covered below for what the team is after. In this role you will play a key role in setting and upholding compliance expectations across the region. The purpose of this position is to lead and deliver high quality, legally robust, and technically sound biosecurity compliance services on behalf of the Otago Regional Council. This role operates under the legislative framework of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and the Otago Regional Pest Management Plan, with a clear mandate to uphold and enforce the Council’s statutory responsibilities in a way that protects Otago’s environment, biodiversity, economy and communities. As a Compliance Officer/Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity, you will be responsible for: Undertaking inspections and assessing compliance in relation to biosecurity Collecting surveillance and monitoring data while on compliance site visits Encouraging compliance through the provision of sound advice and information to the public Supporting the development of collateral to be utilised for biosecurity advice Supporting incursion responses where required If you are keen to make a tangible impact on the Otago environment, then this is the role for you! About You Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity Our ideal candidate will have: A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline, i.e. Environmental Management, Conservation, Biosecurity A current full driver’s license At least 5 years’ experience in data capture and analysis, risk management, working in a regional council or regulatory organisation, mentoring colleagues and delivering compliance outcomes Knowledge of pathways for biosecurity issues in freshwater, marine and terrestrial settings Ability to translate technical information, rules and policy into ‘on the ground’ solutions Compliance Officer – Biosecurity Our ideal candidate will have: A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline e.g. Environmental management, conversation, biosecurity Experience in data capture Risk management experience Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Well-developed field skills, particularly with respect to safe outdoor working practices 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 we care. To support our diverse and capable team, we’re pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as: Flexible work opportunities Life Insurance 5 weeks annual leave Superannuation An annual wellbeing programme Competitive remuneration packages Development opportunities Salary Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity – $82,000 – $96,000 Compliance Officer – Biosecurity – $70,000 – $82,000 Applications close: Friday 7 August 2026 All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr