Senior Compliance Officer in Bishop Auckland

Step into a Senior Leadership Role as a Senior Compliance Officer. Drive high-quality compliance and enforcement services in the West Auckland Team, based in Albany.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Compliance Officer within the Compliance Response and Investigations Unit, you will provide experienced and high-quality compliance services, ensuring positive outcomes for Auckland. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Investigating breaches of the Resource Management Act, Building Act, and relevant bylaws.
• Managing remediation activities.
• Taking enforcement action where necessary.

You’ll work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve comprehensive compliance results. Your work will contribute directly to the smooth functioning of Auckland Council’s compliance systems. This is a senior position where you’ll be expected to lead by example, mentor less experienced team members, and contribute to the development of the team’s work plans. You will also play an essential role in responding to more complex service requests that require an experienced and solution-focused approach. Flexibility for on-call work, including after-hours shifts, will also be part of the role.

About You

You bring at least 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, or enforcement, preferably in government or regulatory settings. Your background in the Resource Management Act, Building Act, or related fields makes you an ideal fit for this role. You are highly skilled in investigations and have demonstrated experience in handling complex compliance matters effectively and efficiently. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your negotiation and conflict resolution abilities are second to none. As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will be expected to guide and mentor your colleagues, providing support, advice, and coaching to ensure the team meets its objectives. You will have a tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in fields such as Risk/Compliance Management, Environmental Science, Building and Construction, Law, or similar. A current NZ Driver’s License is essential due to the fieldwork component of the role.

What We Offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Salary ranges from $88,528 to $104,150 plus KiwiSaver and benefits. Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026. Please note: A full and clean NZ Drivers’ License is required for this role. Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council. This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.