Senior Compliance Officer ETS | Wellington City

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer (ETS)

Role Type: Full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary Band & Range: D/E $ 85,302 to $115,691 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Senior Compliance Officer (ETS) is responsible for ensuring forestry participants comply with ETS requirements through analysis, assessments, and providing compliance guidance.

Key duties include:

• Liaising with forestry consultants and forest owners.
• Managing high-value compliance cases.
• Leading compliance projects and contributing to policy reviews.
• Conducting investigative actions and preparing formal notices.

About You - Mōu

We are looking for a dedicated professional with a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as forestry, science, or economics. You must have experience working in a regulatory or compliance environment, with strong analytical skills and excellent written communication abilities. You should be adept at engaging with stakeholders and working collaboratively within a team.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

 Join a diverse and collaborative team within Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with ETS requirements. The team values open communication and proactive problem-solving.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11^th May 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please email cassie.a'uvaa@mpi.govt.nz 

Follow MPI here - Whāia ngā tūhononga ki MPI i konei

Links to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, X