Ko wai mātau | About us

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us?

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Liquor Licensing Inspector role is key to supporting us meet our obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and we are looking for a superstar with the understanding of how to apply legislative requirements to both support our communities and achieve our outcomes. The role covers premises and people in the Whakatāne District. This role is part-time with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Ko wai koe | About you

You'll be joining a team that envisions being better together, so you'll be a team player that upholds Councils values.

You will be someone who has experience in an enforcement role who enjoys applying these skills in a community setting. You will be someone who thrives working as part of a high performing team and looking for a role where you can work collaboratively with key stakeholders to get results. You will be process and solution-focused, have excellent communication skills and above all else, a great sense of humour.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in gathering evidence, making submissions, and giving evidence at hearings.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Regulatory enforcement experience.
• A practical person with a focus on getting the best solution for the organisation and community
• A high level of assurance working within an organisation that has significant engagement with whānau, hapū and iwi

You'll get access to a range of staff benefits including five weeks' annual leave (pro-rated), flexible working arrangements, and free swimming pool access. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place and you will too.

Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

The salary range for this role is $ 65,000 - $77,000 (pro rated)

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

We are keen to recruit for this role quickly, so applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply now via our careers site!