Team Leader Compliance

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and were 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 Otagos a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. 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

Our Compliance team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for a Team Leader Compliance to join the team on full-time permanent basis (37.5 hrs per week) in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this role is providing day to day operational leadership, direction and oversight to the compliance team members and provide subject level expertise on environmental compliance monitoring activities, stepping in to assist where need for complex compliance matters.

As an, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership to the compliance team, to ensure their activities are aligned with the strategic goals of ORC
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting staff to achieve outcomes and grow and develop
• Providing guidance and oversight to the consent monitoring process
• Ensuring appropriate audit processes are carried out on ORC resource consents to ensure compliance with consent conditions
• Participating in the 24/7 pollution and complaint roster
• Developing and maintaining productive and professional relationships with consent holders and land owners

If you are passionate about looking after the environment and being a leader, then is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Science or Public Policy
• A Full NZ Drivers License
• 10+ years regulatory compliance experience working, ideally within local or central government
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in people leadership and management
• Experience in providing high level expert advice on a range of complex and sensitive issues, particularly in relation to compliance monitoring
• Ability to interpret and operationalise legislation, plans and policy

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, were pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme.
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

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

Please note: We dont always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Thursday, 3 April 2025

For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz

Job Details Reference # 8812 Posted on 19 Mar 2025 Closes on 03 Apr 2025 23:59 Location(s) Dunedin Expertise Environmental Regulation (Consents, Compliance, Investigations a, Leadership Job level(s) Experienced, Leadership Work type(s) Permanent full-time

Information :

• Company : Otago Regional Council
• Position : Team Leader Compliance
• Location : Dunedin, Otago
• Country : NZ