Enforcement Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Specialist Health and Safety Inspector (Petroleum & Geothermal)

at WorkSafe New Zealand

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Salary band is from $154,415 to $203,403

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Regulate NZ’s high‑hazard petroleum & geothermal environments
Use your technical expertise to protect workers & communities
Permanent role with ongoing professional development

Use your technical knowledge, curiosity, and purpose‑driven mindset to influence safer outcomes across NZ's most high‑hazard industries.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Enterprise Food Safety Manager

at Foodstuffs South Island Limited

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Lead the governance and assurance of Foodstuffs South Island's food safety, quality, and compliance.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed one day ago

Resource Consents Monitoring & Enforcement Officer

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

play a meaningful role in protecting environmental standards
enjoy balancing fieldwork with analytical thinking
join a motivated and hardworking team

Are you passionate about environmental compliance and keen to play a hands-on role in shaping a thriving, sustainable city?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2)

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance

This role is instrumental in providing investigative and specialist support to improve customer compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2)

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

This role is instrumental in providing investigative and specialist support to improve customer compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Team Leader Compliance

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $105,714-$124,300 dependant on exp

13-month fixed term | Role starts June 2026 | 40hrs Monday to Friday
You will navigate complex situations and make sound, balanced decisions
Quarterly values awards + birthday vouchers + Social Club

13-month fixed term | Role starts June 2026 | 40hrs Monday to Friday
You will navigate complex situations and make sound, balanced decisions
Quarterly values awards + birthday vouchers + Social Club

Lead the team that protects our environment and keeps our water services accountable.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$88k to $104k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Permanent Full-time opportunity
Competitive salary plus Kiwisaver and benefits
Mix of field & office-based, multi-disciplinary focus

Carry out site visits, investigate breaches, apply enforcement or education, and support after‑hours on‑call duties when needed.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Compliance Officer

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

$76k to $86k p/a plus Kiwisaver and benefits

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Field role managing investigations, breaches, and enforcement actions
Ensures compliance with RMA, Building Act, and relevant bylaws
Based in North Auckland with occasional after‑hours work

Frontline field role delivering compliance investigations, enforcement, and customer guidance across RMA, Building Act, and bylaws.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2)

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

This role is instrumental in providing investigative and specialist support to improve customer compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2)

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

This role is instrumental in providing investigative and specialist support to improve customer compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2) Organised Crime

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Use your inquisitive mindest
Intelligence-led thinking
You'll support our intelligence-led Compliance Work Programme

Use your inquisitive mindest
Intelligence-led thinking
You'll support our intelligence-led Compliance Work Programme

Play a critical role in disrupting financial activity that undermines the tax system

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Investigator (L2)

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

Use your investigative mindset
Drive smarter compliance
Decode complexity with clarity

This role is instrumental in providing investigative and specialist support to improve customer compliance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed three hours ago

Practice Leader - Investigations (J033820)

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$115,425 - $143,640

Lead and uplift investigative practice across the charities sector
Provide expert advice, coaching, and quality assurance on complex investigations
Set best‑practice standards to deliver consistent, legally robust outcomes

Lead and uplift investigative practice across the charities sector
Provide expert advice, coaching, and quality assurance on complex investigations
Set best‑practice standards to deliver consistent, legally robust outcomes

Lead investigative practice for the charities system, setting best‑practice standards, coaching investigators, and ensuring legally robust outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3h ago

Listed one day ago

Compliance Officer - Forestry

at Gisborne District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Field-based forestry compliance role. Inspect high-risk forests, gather evidence & drive enforcement action protecting Tairāwhiti's environment.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

Tirotiro | Investigator

at Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$83,679-$98,446 per annum depending on experience

Permanent, full time 40 hours per week
Location: Wellington CBD, office-based position
Flexible working available

Permanent, full time 40 hours per week
Location: Wellington CBD, office-based position
Flexible working available

We are looking for an Investigator to join our team and help drive meaningful outcomes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed eight days ago

Investigation Support Unit Investigator

at New Zealand Police

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Band G - $87,306.00 and $91,353.00

Investigation Support Unit Investigator

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Investigator | Kaitātari Taihara

at Criminal Cases Review Commission (Te Kāhui Tātari Ture)

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$96,722 - $113,790

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

A unique investigative opportunity within our Commission in Aotearoa.
Professional development opportunities with a focus on miscarriage of justice.
Flexible working options, 5 weeks annual leave & an annual wellbeing day.

Work on some of the most interesting and complex cases in the criminal justice system in Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Environmental Health and Alcohol Licensing Officer

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary Range - $91400 - $107500 dependant on exp.

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Comfortable handling challenging conversations with professionalism and respect.
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service + other NCC benefits
Permanent | 40 hours p/w | Monday - Friday (occasional flexibility required)

Help shape a safer, healthier, thriving Napier! Come join the team at Napier City Council

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago