Bylaw Compliance Services Officer

Looking for a role where everyday is different and you're out in the community helping things run smoothly?

Join us as a Bylaw Compliance Services Officer and put your people skills, problem‑solving and judgement to work across the district. Whether you're educating the public, carrying out inspections, or handling investigations, you'll be helping keep Kaipara safe, fair, and functioning smoothly.

What You'll Do

In this full-time role based in Mangawhai, you will:

• Educate and support the community to proactively comply with key bylaws and legislation.
• Monitor and investigate issues across areas like noise control, parking, freedom camping, and wastewater.
• Prepare clear, easy-to-understand correspondence and reports that support compliance.
• Carry out site visits, inspections, and enforcement activities where needed, with a fair and professional approach.
• Contribute to service improvements, policy reviews, and team projects to help deliver better outcomes.

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits + mob + laptop
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives. 
• A commitment to your growth and development, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities. 
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the Kaipara community. 
• Staff health insurance, banking, and retail discounts. 
• Free EAP services and a focus on your overall health and wellbeing. 
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service. 

• Experience in compliance, investigations, monitoring, fieldwork, or another role where you've applied rules or standards
• Ability to interpret and follow legislation, policies and procedural requirements
• Confidence communicating with people in challenging or sensitive situations
• Strong report writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Initiative, effective time management and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Direct knowledge of the RMA, LGA, Health Act, or Freedom Camping Act (an advantage)

About Kaipara District Council (KDC)

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworthy), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of something special, we'd love to hear from you!  

How to Apply

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6869066.

Applications close 18 March 2026

If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, apply now!

For more information, please refer to the job description or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Talent Advisor at careers@kaipara.govt.nz.

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.