Principal Specialist Alcohol Licensing

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual for the role of Principal Specialist Alcohol Licensing. In this role, you will provide professional guidance, advice, support, and expertise in all alcohol licensing matters, contributing to positive outcomes for Auckland by minimizing alcohol-related harm and supporting the safe and responsible sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol.

The focus of the role will include:

  • Developing and implementing initiatives to expedite licensing and compliance work.
  • Identifying and initiating opportunities for improvement within the team.
  • Supporting the team as it continues to embed quality management principles.
  • Ongoing training and support for our kaimahi.

He kōrero mōu: About you

As the ideal candidate, you bring a wealth of experience in the regulatory environment and have a deep understanding of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its regulations. Your strong oral and written communication skills, along with your ability to negotiate and persuade, will enable you to effectively support our kaimahi in licensing proceedings. You are skilled at managing multiple priorities and are committed to continuous improvement, always striving for the best outcomes for public health and safety.

In addition, you will have:

  • A tertiary degree in law, policy, regulatory compliance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 7 years' experience in a regulatory environment.
  • Experience in the application of alcohol-related legislation and compliance.
  • Strong technical expertise, including the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and working in the field. You will be making a difference towards the future of New Zealand's largest government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to take on a leadership role in alcohol licensing, apply now to join Auckland Council and help create safer, healthier communities.

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Applications close: 31 March 2025

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer. A current full clean driver's license is essential.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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