Compliance Team Leader

A leader who can make good decisions in tough circumstances?

A confident communicator who thrives in an ever-changing environment, skilled at building partnerships and cross-team collaboration to achieve positive outcomes?

Ready to lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing compliance function?

About the role

As our Compliance Team Leader, you'll ensure our organisation meets all internal and external compliance obligations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise will oversee our animal control, building control, and monitoring officers.

You'll develop and implement robust compliance procedures and work closely with stakeholders to drive alignment with legislation and bylaws.

You'll also have a unique opportunity to build connections beyond the organisation - working with the wider community to raise awareness, provide education, support people in understanding their obligations, and strengthen public confidence in local compliance practices.

Key responsibilities :

Lead the compliance team and champion best practice approaches

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure practices are up to date

Conduct risk assessments and manage reporting processes

Collect evidence and manage investigations

Support community education and outreach around compliance matters

About you

You're a proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail.

With your background in compliance, law, or a related field, you're ready to inspire and guide others while staying cool under pressure.

Your strategic mindset, collaborative nature, and ability to translate complex regulations into everyday practice make you a natural fit for this role.

Ideal qualifications and skills :

Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or similar

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and standards

Ability to influence and drive change across an organisation

Commitment to transparency, ethics, and continuous improvement

Why choose us?

At Matamata-Piako District Council we believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our district.

We want to be your employer of choice - by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive.

We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a friendly, welcoming and positive culture.

Some of the staff benefits we offer are :

Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

Sick leave on commencement of employment

The ability to earn performance payments

Extra annual leave awarded with years of service

Long service leave

Partners paid parental leave

Subsidies at council pool facilities

Free parking

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

If this role sounds like you, apply today!

Reference # 36640

Posted on 28 Jul 2025

Closes on 11 Aug 2025 12 : 00

Location(s) Te Aroha

Expertise Building Control, Licensing & Compliance

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