Legal Risk and Compliance Officer - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - New Zealand Government

Description

Develop your regulatory career at NZTA
On-going training and development opportunities

Flexible working options - hybrid office / WFHTe Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity We are looking for someone to step into this developmental role who has an understanding of what it means to be a regulator and wants to establish themselves in this field.

Working collaboratively across Waka Kotahi, you will help reduce risk and ensure compliance through monitoring, and reviewing commercial transport operators.

This is an important and varied role and you will be kept busy meeting transport operators, gathering information, writing reports and analysing data to inform decisions.

Although you will be based in Christchurch, travel is a key part of this role, and you will be regularly engaging with operators across the upper South Island.

Your positive outlook and savvy interpersonal skills will be your greatest asset as you meet with and influence business owners, safety managers, truck drivers and others to improve safety outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some regulatory, compliance or enforcement exposure looking to take the next step in their career.

An agile and enquiring mind
Confidence working and communicating in a practical commercial transport environment.
The New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance (Level 3 Core Knowledge) would be an advantage.

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.

Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Rōpu 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 Tu Ake, Tu Maia - Stand Up, Stand Firm to learn more about our path to becoming a responsive regulator for the real world.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

nzTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.