Expressions of interest are invited for consideration for appointment as a Commissioner for the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee.

The Eastern Bay District Licensing Committee has responsibility for all local decisions on applications made under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, including premises licence applications, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations;

new applications and renewals of manager's certificates; applications for temporary authority; and special licences.

This is a regulatory decision-making role and your strengths will lie in your ability to function at a strategic and independent level, with a sound knowledge of the relevant legislation. You will have a strong community interest.
The Commissioner needs to be independent of the alcohol industry and have no current involvement or connections.

The following attributes are sought:

• Strong relationship skills
• The ability to represent the wider public interst
• Understanding of governance issues
• A high standard of personal integrity
• Time available to undertake duties
• No conflict or perceived conflict of interest, including being a current Police Officer, Medical Officer of Health, Licesing Inspector or emplyee of a territorial authority
• Chair experience
• Legal and/or hearing experience
• A person of good community standing

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory police and reference checks.

A detailed position description, including remuneration, are available from the offices of each council or on the councils' websites. You can also contact the following people:

Expressions of interest should be addressed to any of the following, and arrive no later than 5pm Friday, 16 October 2026 and should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position: