Compliance Officer

Mō mātou About us

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team with a diverse range of skills and experience who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa New Zealand to live play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region right under our maunga (mountain) in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits along with a rural lifestyle and quick access to the sea and breathtaking country.

Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono Mission & Values

Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use development and protection of our natural and physical resources and advocating for the regions best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely sustaining effective communication and teamwork having the initiative and right to make mistakes holding accountability for improvement being results-driven and holding high job satisfaction.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Councils kaupapa culture and the impact of our mahi.

Mō te tūnga About the role

Youll be monitoring various activities and operations within Taranaki to ensure that Council rules policies and resource consents are being complied with. Youll be required to identify and report on incidents of non-compliance undertake a thorough evidential investigation and recommend appropriate enforcement action under the Resource Management Act. Youll respond to reports of pollution events and will be part of an on-call roster providing response capabilities throughout the Taranaki region. Youll also be required to work proactively with the community to ensure that compliance is being achieved.

This position is full-time permanent.

Further details on the role can be found below on the Position Description link or for any otherquestions please contact our People and Wellness team on

Job description: Compliance Officer

Mōu About you

Educating the public and resource users promoting the sustainable and safe use of Taranakis natural resources is a key part of this role so excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital. Also critical to your success will be your ability to investigate and write concise reports for both industrial and rural activities together with strong computer literacy. Hours of work include a 24-hour on call week approximately every 10 weeks.

Applicants will demonstrate experience in either forestry farming or industrial practice particularly treatment and disposal methods for agricultural and industrial wastes. Ideally this will be reinforced with a relevant tertiary qualification. Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 would be an advantage. A current full drivers licence is essential.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

Ability to be flexible and agile in your practice to provide outcome
Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple jobs

Whats on offer

Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.

Five weeks one day annual leave entitlement
Active social club
Onsite Gym
Flexible working options
Training opportunities within each role

However the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

The starting remuneration range for this role is $81451 - $95825 per annum (including KiwiSaver) for an appropriately experienced and/or qualified individual.

Interested Heres how to apply

Click on the apply button fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter.

Dont meet every single requirement Taranaki Regional Council is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace based on different experiences world views and a desire to learn. So if youre excited about this role but dont meet the criteria perfectly we encourage you to reach out anyway. You might be just who were looking for.

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 however we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.