Compliance Lead

4 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your experience in managing people and passion for compliance to this exciting new role
- Join the Regulated Products Team and make a difference
- Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
As the Compliance Lead, you will serve as a leader within the Regulated Products team, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing the compliance and enforcement activities across the regulatory functions of the Tobacco and Vaping Regulatory Authorities. Your extensive expertise and exceptional leadership skills will be vital in shaping the development, supervision, and implementation of decision-making processes related to licensing and approvals under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act.
You will provide strategic leadership for the day-to-day activities for your team, adhering to best regulatory practices. As a member of the Regulated Products management team, you will actively contribute to the overall management of the team, ensuring the formulation and execution of effective strategies and services that align with the Ministry's overarching objectives.
In this role, you will also serve as a role model for the desired culture and values of the Ministry, fostering an environment that reflects our commitment to equity and upholding Treaty obligations. Your dedication to these principles will be pivotal in guiding the team towards achieving our goals and maintaining a strong sense of accountability and fairness in all aspects of our work.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced professional with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and a passion for public health, we invite you to join us in this important role as we strive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification and significant work experience in a regulatory policy environment
- Previous experience in leadership and management of technical or operational policy teams
- Ability to work strategically and critically about the development of regulatory options and provision of advice
- Knowledge of working in central government settings with a deep understanding of relevant legislation, public policy, and the machinery of government
- Experience and expertise to influence and support effective decision making, and the ability to identify future risks and opportunities, while developing timely and accurate responses and risk mitigation

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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