Principal Compliance Advisor - Biosecurity

Otago Regional Council – Dunedin, South Island

At the Otago Regional Council(ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment,now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To besure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation,and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty specialplace. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in NewZealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands,dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are,and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a PrincipalCompliance Advisor - Biosecurity to join our Environmental Implementation teamon permanent, full- time, (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin orAlexandra offices.

The purpose of this position is todevelop the strategic technical direction, and management for theimplementation of the regulatory compliance programme, alongside the TeamLeader Biosecurity Compliance, as required to meet the objectives of the OtagoRegional Pest Management Plan (RPMP), for the Otago Region.

As a Principal Compliance Advisor- Biosecurity, you will be responsible for :

• Developing advice and taking part in projects tosupport regional biosecurity compliance policy and plan change work
• Supporting the biosecurity team in thedevelopment of educational material to achieve RPMP objectives
• Ensuring compliance processes are up-to date andfollowed through the development and implementation of quality assuranceprocesses
• Providing specialist technical guidance andoversight to biosecurity compliance activity across the region
• Undertaking public liaison and education onBiosecurity matters

If you are keen on providingtechnical advice and working with the community on biosecurity compliance, thenthis is the role for you!

About You

What we offer

We recognise and celebratediversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environmentthat supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourageapplications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence withrespect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right andAROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse andcapable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as :

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria,we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining whyyou are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always workto fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates astheir applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, andthe different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitmentoptions such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusiveinterviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during yourinterview, just let us know—we welcome it!

Learn more about who we are —join our online whānau! Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to seewhat life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the rightto work in New Zealand.

Please note the salary rangesdepending on experience. See below for details

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