Regulatory Compliance Officer

Published: 29 May 2025

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are looking for a Regulatory Compliance Officer to join our Policy & Regulation Group, where you will play a crucial role in responding to pollution events, conducting investigations, and ensuring appropriate enforcement actions. In this position, you will lead compliance efforts, prepare case files for legal proceedings, and collaborate with enforcement teams to deliver strong and effective outcomes. If you have experience in regulatory enforcement, possess strong analytical skills, and can navigate complex investigations, this role could be a great fit for you.

As part of this role, you will be actively involved in environmental protection, investigating pollution events and ensuring appropriate responses are taken. You will conduct compliance investigations, gather evidence, and manage cases with precision, working closely with legal counsel to support enforcement actions. Additionally, you will play a key role in decision-making, engage with individuals and businesses to uphold environmental regulations, and lead compliance initiatives under various laws. You will also be part of the after-hours pollution response roster, ensuring timely action when urgent issues arise.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

This role requires a strong background in regulatory compliance and enforcement, ideally within government or law enforcement, along with analytical and investigative skills to assess complex situations. A solid understanding of environmental legislation and compliance processes is essential, as well as the ability to apply enforcement measures professionally and effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be proactive in conflict resolution, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Key Requirements:

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Experience in enforcement, investigations, and applying legislation within government or law enforcement.
• Analytical & Legal Knowledge: Strong ability to assess complex cases, interpret environmental laws, and manage compliance processes effectively.
• Communication & Leadership: Professional approach to enforcement, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to engage with stakeholders to uphold regulations.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• 4% superannuation after 3 years
• Life insurance and income protection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Firday, 27 June 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

Please click here to view the job description.

Please apply through Seek. If you require any further information please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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