About the Role

We are looking for a Regulatory and Compliance Officer to join our Regulatory team at Mackenzie District Council. The Regulatory and Compliance team are responsible for ensuring those in the Mackenzie District are complying with relevant bylaws and legislation by seeking to maximise compliance from the adverse effects of issues covered by our obligations including health, animals, noise, littering, and a significant emphasis on freedom camping.

This is a diverse role that will see you out in the district looking into regulatory and compliance concerns as well as in the office taking care of the administration side of things so the ability to adapt as needed is a must.

Responsibilities Include:

· Regularly undertake patrols and inspections and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed to enable the appropriate enforcement action to be undertaken when required.

· Undertake functions and responsibilities of an Authorised Officer under relevant Acts to respond as appropriate to any compliance and regulatory concerns, including concerns relating to animal and stock control, noise control, responsible camping and parking, and littering and illegal dumping.

· Provide education to the public relating to regulatory and compliance concerns.

· Respond to complaints and investigate compliance with District Plan requirements.

· Maintain accurate and detailed records of all monitoring and enforcement actions undertaken.

About You

You will have:

· At least 3 years’ experience working in an enforcement role within a regulatory environment.

· NZ Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (Core Knowledge) (Level 3-4) or equivalent training in compliance/enforcement.

· Previous experience within a monitoring and enforcement type role and experience within animal control and animal management is preferred.

· Knowledge of relevant Acts including (advantageous):

o Health Act 1956

o Dog Control Act 1996

o Freedom Camping Act 2011

o Resource Management Act 1991

· Ability to interact with the public in often complex and emotional situations where a high-level of emotional intelligence is required.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in interacting with a range of different stakeholders.

· A valid, full drivers’ licence

What We Can Offer You

· A competitive salary to be discussed with the successful candidate

· Annual salary review and regular performance reviews to promote progression in your role

· A range of staff benefits including health insurance, professional memberships to encourage professional development, and a range of retail discounts including discounted fuel.

· A supportive team and manager that values both autonomy and teamwork to achieve a shared vision.

About Mackenzie District Council

At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

This could be the first step on a journey that sees you living and working in this iconic part of New Zealand. People travel from all parts of New Zealand and the world to experience our back yard with its geography dominated by the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook, and Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki provide a fantastic opportunity to escape the urban sprawl. With only a 45-minute drive from Timaru, you get the best of both worlds – experience the seaside in the city and the mountains in the mighty Mackenzie!

As part of Team Mack, we aim to give superb service to our customers, working together as a team, building a culture where we can all contribute our ideas, focusing on outcomes.

How to Apply

If some or all of this role aligns with you, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts and if you would like a copy of the job description, click here. If you would like more information about the role or Mackenzie District Council, contact Nicole Colvill (HR & H&S Coordinator) for a confidential chat on 027 217 6858 or nicole.colvill@mackenzie.govt.nz.

Applications close Sunday 22 March 2026