Fixed Term Licensing Officer

We have two fixed-term parental leave cover roles available:

Role 1: Immediate start, ending 10 March 2026

Role 2: Starts September 2025, ending September 2026

About the Role
As a Licensing Officer (Kaihoe Whakaaetanga), you will deliver responsive, solutions-focused licensing inspection services and professional advice across the Community Safety and Regulatory Services team. This role involves technical licensing compliance, risk management, and service quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, technical licensing compliance advice for consent processing, LIMs, and PIMs.
• Manage risk exposure and legislative requirements related to licensing compliance.
• Conduct inspections of licensed premises and report on applications for Licences and Managers Certificates.
• Appear before the Alcohol and Regulatory Licensing Authority and District Licensing Committee as required.
• Investigate complaints about licensed premises and abandoned vehicles, and manage their removal when necessary.
• Hold and exercise powers as a Litter Control Officer, Parking Enforcement Officer, Geothermal Safety Officer, Alcohol Licensing Inspector, and as an Officer under relevant health and food legislation.
• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, including council staff, elected members, iwi, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to cross-organisational collaboration and continuous service improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years’ experience in an enforcement or regulatory role.
• Understanding of hearing protocols and experience giving evidence to judicial bodies (desirable).
• Ability to balance customer satisfaction, economic development, public expectations, and safety/environmental standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Skilled at interpreting specialist advice and exercising sound judgment in compliance matters.
• Adaptable, proactive, and accountable with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect in all interactions.
• Strong customer and solutions focus, with a commitment to delivering positive community outcomes.
• Computer literacy and ability to manage multiple priorities.

This job vacancy closes on Thursday 24 July 2025. 

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