Senior Compliance Officer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
US$91,328 - US$111,622
Wellington
Full time
3 weeks ago

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join our team.  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:

Travel is a key part of this role and you will be regularly engaging with operators in your operating area as and when required. You must have a full driver licence, with no convictions.

You will find out more about the role here.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $91,328 to $111,622 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | 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:

Qualifications:

Ko wai mātou | About us  

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:

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you.

Me pēhea 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.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

17 August 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To 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.

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