Principal Compliance Officer

Requirements A tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management, engineering, physical sciences or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in a relevant industry Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, monitoring, investigations and enforcement Experience using statutory enforcement tools and involvement in complex or high-profile regulatory matters Strong experience interpreting and applying legislative frameworks to complex situations and determining proportionate regulatory responses Excellent analytical skills for assessing complex information, identifying risks and providing practical, evidence-based advice Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching and developing others while providing senior technical guidance across teams Proven ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, iwi, communities and regulatory partners Strong communication, negotiation and conflict-management skills Ability to communicate complex technical, scientific and legal information clearly to diverse audiences Advanced knowledge of regulatory approaches, compliance monitoring, proactive campaigns, planned and targeted compliance programmes, investigations, enforcement and risk management within a New Zealand regulatory environment Understanding of environmental regulation and risks associated with regulated activities, ideally in hazardous substances, emissions trading, the Exclusive Economic Zone, mining, extractives or other environmental domains Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in regulatory compliance, monitoring, and enforcement within environmental legislation, with a strong ability to influence policy improvements and mentor compliance professionals. Possesses advanced knowledge of compliance monitoring and risk management in a New Zealand regulatory environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Regulatory Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement Legislative Framework Interpretation Stakeholder Relationship Management Analytical Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Environmental Science Environmental Management Regulatory Approaches Compliance Monitoring Risk Management Investigations Enforcement Proactive Campaigns Statutory Enforcement Tools Evidence-Based Advice Soft Skills Communication Skills Negotiation Skills Conflict Management Mentoring Coaching Industry Keywords Environmental Legislation Hazardous Substances Emissions Trading Exclusive Economic Zone Mining Extractives Regulatory Partners Government Stakeholders Industry Relationships CME Leadership Team #J-18808-Ljbffr