Regulatory Compliance Team Leader

Buller District Council | Westport, New Zealand

Permanent | Full-time | 40 Hours per week

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year | Dependent upon skills and qualifications

Join the Buller District Council Team! | Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!

Are you an experienced regulatory professional ready to take the next step into leadership?

Buller District Council is seeking a motivated and capable Regulatory Compliance Team Leader to lead our compliance functions across Environmental Health, Resource Management Act (RMA) Compliance and Building Compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes that protect public health, support sustainable development, and help maintain safe and thriving communities throughout the Buller District.

Who are we?

At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region – from Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District.

If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager Regulatory Services, you will lead and support a team responsible for delivering a diverse range of compliance activities across the district.

Key responsibilities include

Leading, mentoring and developing compliance staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.

Managing team workloads, recruitment,



training and performance programmes.

Overseeing regulatory compliance activities across environmental health, resource management and building compliance functions.

Managing Council's environmental health contractor to ensure effective delivery of statutory obligations.

Supporting investigations, monitoring programmes and enforcement activities under relevant legislation.

Providing technical guidance and regulatory advice to staff, customers and stakeholders.

Ensuring compliance registers, records and monitoring programmes are maintained to a high standard.

Contributing to policy development, business planning and budget processes.

Building positive working relationships across Council, industry, government agencies and the wider community.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with:

Essential

Demonstrated experience leading and developing people in a workplace environment.

Experience working within a regulatory compliance, environmental health, building, planning or related regulatory field.

Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, compliance processes and enforcement principles.

Strong organisational, investigative and problem-solving skills.





Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build productive relationships while achieving regulatory outcomes.

A current New Zealand driver's licence.

Desirable

Experience working within local government.

Qualification in environmental health, building regulation, planning, resource management or a related discipline.

Knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Resource Management Act, Food Act and associated legislation.

Understanding of the political and community environment in local government

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and professional development through various learning opportunities, benefits, and recognition.

Meaningful work that makes a real difference to our communities.

A team-oriented and supportive workplace culture.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Relocation assistance (where applicable).

Flexible and supportive working arrangements.

The opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealand's most incredible natural environments.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please find the position description here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfjrfbe

All applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

Any enquiries about this role please email: [email protected]

Applications close: 3PM, Friday the 24th of October

📌 Regulatory Compliance Team Leader (Mary's Harbour)
🏢 Buller District Council
📍 Mary's Harbour