About this role
Utilise your regulatory experience and make a difference to road safety
Imbed a culture of compliance in the commercial transport industry
Ongoing professional development
Wellington location
Ko wai matou | About us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.
As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Ropu Waeture (the Regulatory Services group), aim to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator applying principles of good practice grounded in Te Ao Maori - Whakapono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring for people), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kotahitanga (Unity). Being a real-world regulator means we take a systems view that is focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm, we work to understand why people behave the way they do and are pragmatic in how we respond, we encourage and educate to support people to comply and enforce compliance when necessary.
We encourage you to explore our regulatory strategy to learn more about our path to becoming a responsive regulator for the real world.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As one of our Senior Compliance Officers you will apply a risk-based approach to addressing non-compliance where public safety could be at risk. Our focus is to ensure commercial drivers and operators are fully compliant resulting in a safer transport system.
This is a great opportunity to undertake meaningful work in a collaborative environment. This is a busy and varied role – you will audit and investigate commercial transport operators, commercial driver licence and endorsement holders and produce reports that may be used in prosecution outcomes. In addition, you will provide expert advice to transport operators and undertake enforcement action where non-compliance is identified.
Travel is a key part of this role and you will be out regularly engaging with operators in your region. So, you must have a full driver license, with no convictions.
Ko koetenei | About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Proven experience in investigations, auditing, interviewing and negotiation
Strong relationship building skills and the ability to relate well, create rapport and build credibility
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent influencing and coaching skills to improve performance and drive behaviour change
A passion for working in a regulatory environment
A proactive and positive attitude to implementing regulations and compliance
The ability to develop workable solutions to problems using a range of analytical and problem-solving skills
Resilience and the ability to be firm and fair when having courageous and sometimes difficult conversations
The ability to understand and apply legislation, policy and other technical information and apply it in an operational context
Sound decision making skills
An adaptive mindset with a proven ability to work in a changing and fast paced environment
Able to apply innovation when approaching your work.
Able to demonstrate perseverance to achieve and exceed goals.
