Senior Compliance Officer - 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 two ComplianceOfficer – Biosecurity / Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity to join our EnvironmentalImplementation team on permanent, full-time, (37.5 hours per week) basis, inour busy Dunedin, Alexandra or Oamaru office(s). We welcome all skilllevels, both entry level and senior experience, with details covered below forwhat the team is after. In this role you will be play a key role in settingand upholding compliance expectations across the region.

The purpose of this position isto lead and deliver high quality, legally robust, and technically soundbiosecurity compliance services on behalf of the Otago Regional Council. Thisrole operates under the legislative framework of the Biosecurity Act 1993 andthe Otago Regional Pest Management Plan, with a clear mandate to uphold andenforce the Council's statutory responsibilities in a way that protects Otago'senvironment, biodiversity, economy and communities.

As a Compliance Officer –Biosecurity, you will be responsible for :

• Undertaking inspections and assessing compliance inrelation to biosecurity
• Collecting surveillance and monitoring data whileon compliance site visits
• Encouraging compliance through the provision ofsound advice and information to the public
• Supporting the development of collateral to beutilised for biosecurity advice
• Supporting incursion responses where required

If you are keen to make atangible impact on the Otago environment, then this is the role for you!

About You

Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity

Our ideal candidate will have :

Compliance Officer – Biosecurity

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversitywithin Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supportsinclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications fromanyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect andintegrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We showthat 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

Senior Compliance Officer –Biosecurity - $80,220 - $94,376

Compliance Officer –Biosecurity - $69,352 – 81,591

Applications close : Sunday 11January 2026

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