Regulatory Compliance Team Leader

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. This role influences outcomes that protect public health, support sustainable development and maintain safe, thriving communities throughout the Buller District.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop compliance staff to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Manage team workloads, recruitment, training and performance programmes.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities across environmental health, resource management and building compliance.
• Manage the Council's environmental health contractor to ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Support investigations, monitoring programmes and enforcement activities under relevant legislation.
• Provide technical guidance and regulatory advice to staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance registers, records and monitoring programmes to high standards.
• Contribute to policy development, business planning and budget processes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing people in a workplace environment.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, environmental health, building, planning or related fields.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, compliance processes and enforcement principles.
• Strong organisational, investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A current New Zealand driver’s licence.

What we offer

• Values‑driven workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion and professional development.
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference to local communities.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• Opportunity to live and work in one of New Zealand’s most incredible natural environments.