Compliance Officer (Water Takes)

• Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
• Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
• We are looking for a new recruit to join our Regulatory Compliance team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, as a Compliance Officer, specialising in the compliance of water takes that support primary industries.
• This is a 2-year fixed term role, working 40 hours per week and is based in Tauranga.
• Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

There will be plenty of variety in this role including:

Manage a portfolio of groundwater and surface water resource consents including carrying out site inspections to determine compliance against resource consent conditions and regional rules;

Proactively manage a portfolio of water meter verifications, including interpreting technical information to determine compliance;

Implementation of any new legislation affecting water takes e.g. RMA Metering Regulations 2020; and

Liaise with the industry groups that rely on or service water take consents i.e. Irrigation NZ, water meter verifiers and 3rd party data providers

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

Along with a passion for your work, you will have;

A relevant Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent level of experience.

Minimum two years recent experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in the water resources field.

A confident manner, with the ability to work autonomously, and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.

Proven ability to review and assess water meter verification reports for accuracy and compliance with water take resource consents and the New Zealand Water Measurement Code of Practice.

Demonstrated understanding of groundwater bores, surface water takes, and water measurement and reporting infrastructure. Capable of translating technical information into clear, practical advice and building positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

Hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people.  Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include

Varied and challenging work.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives.

A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.

The salary range for this position will be approximately $101,614.10 - $118,350.54and will be determined depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply****

Click APPLY NOW or contact Stuart Standenon 0800 884 881 (extn 7383) for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/asnfz6ju

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 11pm, Sunday 4 October 2026 and will only be accepted online.