Compliance Officer - Whangarei - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Compliance role
• Collaborate with agencies as per Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
• Be designated as a Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act Officer
• Permanent, Full-time role
• Located in: Whangarei

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.  We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.  Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We have a permanent, full-time opportunity available to join our Northern regional service as a Compliance Officer in our Compliance and Health Protection, Northland team.

As a Compliance Officer, you will contribute towards compliance and enforcement activities relating to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act (SERPA) 1990 and the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Activities will be carried out in a way that contributes to Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) and the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.

Working with various key stakeholders, you will carry out targeted monitoring and compliance activities, meet statutory timeframes for reporting and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining nationally consistent and effective systems and processes for regional delivery and reporting of compliance activities.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in the Northern region, working out of the Whangarei office.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a Compliance Officer, you will have a strong understanding of the role and functions of NPHS in Alcohol and Smokefree compliance and how this work connects with other regulatory agencies. You will keep your technical and professional knowledge current, adapt to a changing regulatory environment and contribute positively to local, regional and national discussions. You will bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and apply new information.

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a regulatory/compliance capacity, such as Law, Health, Public Administration or Compliance.
• Experience in regulatory approaches and/or Smokefree and Regulated Products and Sale and Supply of Alcohol legislation.
• Clean NZ Driver Licence.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgement to regulatory work.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with other agencies and Public Health teams.
• Ability to maintain current technical and professional knowledge and respond effectively to changes in the regulatory environment.
• Willingness to travel across the region.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 12^th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma at priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz