At the Commerce Commission, we work to ensure markets are competitive, consumers are protected, and businesses play fair. As a Senior Compliance Adviser in our Fair Trading branch, you'll play a key role in leading complex compliance initiatives, mentoring team members, and influencing positive behavioural change across industries.
This is a permanent opportunity in our Tamaki Makaurau or Te Whanganui-a-Tara office.
Mo te turanga | About the role
As a Senior Compliance Adviser, you'll lead regulatory engagement and initiatives that improve trader compliance with the Fair Trading Act. You'll work directly with businesses and industry groups, using your analytical and investigative skills to identify emerging issues, manage projects, and contribute to outreach and policy development.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while also collaborating across teams, and who brings a strategic mindset to problem-solving and achieving compliance.
What you'll do:
- Lead and deliver targeted compliance projects and activity.
- Engage with traders to improve understanding and adherence to the law.
- Identify and analyse trends and emerging compliance risks.
- Mentor and support Compliance Advisers to build capability.
- Contribute to outreach, education, and operational policy initiatives.
- Provide high-quality reporting and insights to inform Commission priorities.
The indicative salary range for this role is $104,400 - $122,824 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
He korero mou | About you
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
You are a confident communicator and critical thinker with a strong understanding of regulatory environments.
You bring:
- Experience in compliance, investigations, or regulatory roles.
- Strong knowledge of the Fair Trading Act or similar legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence behavioural change.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- A degree in law, economics, commerce, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
You'll be valued for your ability to work across teams, build trusted relationships, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wahi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.
