Compliance Coordinator

Published: 14 July 2026

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:

We are looking for a Compliance Coordinator to join our Compliance team. This is full-time, permanent opportunity based in Napier.

The Compliance team plays a critical role in promoting, monitoring, and investigating compliance with the Resource Management Act (RMA) and associated regulations and takes appropriate action when required.  

As a Compliance Coordinator, you will provide the administrative and information management support that underpins effective compliance monitoring and reporting. You will coordinate key processes across the compliance programme, including managing records and data, processing monitoring information, coordinating invoicing and reporting activities, and ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date. You will also support consent holders by providing guidance, responding to enquiries, and maintaining key systems and registers. A key focus of the role is maintaining the integrity of compliance data and identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. Working collaboratively across Council teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help ensure regulatory requirements are supported through accurate, efficient, and well-managed administrative practices.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will be a highly organised and proactive professional with a strong customer focus and a passion for delivering quality outcomes. Comfortable managing competing priorities, you will bring excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and strong attention to detail. You will enjoy working with systems and information, building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and finding opportunities to improve processes and service delivery. You will also bring a culturally aware approach to your work, demonstrating respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and engaging effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.

You will also have:

• NCEA Level 2 literacy and numeracy, with at least 3 years' experience in an administration or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with databases, records management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to quality customer service.
• An understanding of compliance or Resource Management Act processes would be beneficial.
• A full valid driver’s licence is required for this role.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $60,690 to $71,400 per annum, and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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.

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.

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 Thursday, 13 August 2026, 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.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

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If you require any further information please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.

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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