Senior Compliance Officer

You will work as part of a connected team to deliver effective regulatory management through monitoring the compliance of transport service licence holders and drivers of heavy vehicles and passenger services.This is a great opportunity to undertake meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

In this role you will monitor and examine commercial transport operators, commercial driver licence and endorsement holders and produce robust reports for Operators and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

In addition, you will provide education to transport operators to assist them to comply and, when necessary, take regulatory action to improve compliance.Responsibilities include :

• Undertaking proactive assessments of licensed commercial transport operators
• Applying relevant recognised risk assessment practices to investigation and auditing process
• Developing and managing effective relationships with assigned transport service licence holders and relevant key stakeholdersTravel is a key part of this role and you will be regularly engaging with operators in the central Auckland operating area as and when required.

You must have a full driver licence, with no convictions.You will find out more about the role .

• We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $91,328 to $111,622 commensurate to skills and experience.
• Ko koetenei | About you
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulator with understanding and knowledge of transport who is looking for their next challenge.

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

• Experience in systems-based thinking and analysis
• Experience in a regulatory, compliance and / or enforcement environment
• Detailed understanding and experience of regulatory principles and practices
• Experience in assessment (audit) planning, delivery and reporting
• Strong investigative, risk assurance or audit experience
• The ability to build relationships and appreciate different points of view
• Qualifications :
• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a regulatory compliance role
• New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) or equivalent desirableDemonstrated knowledge of, or a willingness to learn an understanding of Te Ao Maori and tikanga as well as to work towards fluency in Te Reo Maori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.The Safer Commercial Transport team is responsible for regulating commercial transport operators : from heavy vehicles to small passenger services.

We do this by monitoring our sector through audits, reviews and investigations and working with industry to drive best practice.

The team regulates transport operators that have been licensed to operate as a transport service.

• Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
• We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA.

If you join us, you can expect :

• A supportive working environment
• Flexible working options
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience
• 5 weeks annual leave and other .
• Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply :
• Apply today by including a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role and attach along with your CV.
• Ra Katinga | Applications close :
• 28 September 2025For further information, email :
• be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.

We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

• Strive to improve safety outcomes on our roads
• Continue to grow and develop your compliance skills and experience
• Permanent opportunity based in central Auckland

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