Senior Compliance Officer

This role sits within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group who ensure we have long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city and our region (with a boundaryless view) and create inter-generational and environmental sustainability.

Our job is looking ahead for the future of our city.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Make a real impact on the future of our growing city.

We’re looking for an experienced Monitoring & Enforcement professional to join our Planning Guidance Unit and help ensure Hamilton continues to develop in a sustainable, responsible and future‑focused way.

If you’re confident managing complex compliance issues, influencing outcomes, and building strong relationships across stakeholders, this role offers challenge, variety, and the chance to shape meaningful change.

As a Senior Monitoring & Enforcement Officer, you will take the lead on high‑risk and politically sensitive compliance matters. You’ll play a key role in ensuring land‑use activities align with the Resource Management Act (RMA), the Hamilton City District Plan, and Council’s Compliance Framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing high‑risk enforcement and monitoring matters.
• Navigating political expectations to achieve positive outcomes for the city.
• Applying innovative and effective monitoring techniques to enhance Council reputation.
• Engaging with specialists and City Solicitors to resolve complex issues.
• Undertaking enforcement action in line with RMA and Council frameworks.
• Building strong relationships with developers, peers, elected representatives, and other local authorities.
• Ensuring investigation information is accurate, complete and prosecution‑ready.
• Conducting monitoring of land‑use consent conditions, outline plans, permitted activities, and proactive compliance checks.
• Approaching all work with a pragmatic, customer‑focused, solutions‑driven mindset.

You bring confidence, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and integrity. You strive to bring your best self to work and positively influence others around you.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and professional judgement have a meaningful impact on the community this is your opportunity.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ RMA monitoring and enforcement experience.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• High level of computer literacy for reporting, analytics, and information management.
• Strong influencer with the ability to guide behaviours and outcomes.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and sound analytical judgement.
• High attention to detail with accurate, concise information delivery.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative relationship‑builder who achieves outcomes through cooperation.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 16/02/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.