Certification Officer at New Zealand Transport Agency, Otago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Apply your WoF and CoF experience in a compliance setting
- Contribute towards road safety in New Zealand
- Dunedin based with regular travel across the lower South Island
We are looking for an experienced WoF, CoF -A, and CoF -B technician with an excellent knowledge and understanding of VIRMs for CoF/WoF and the Quality Management System (QMS).
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are looking for a Certification Officer to join our busy specialist team. In this role you will be responsible for audits and investigations into areas of high risk and non-compliance within the vehicle certification sector.
Drawing on your vehicle certification experience and excellent Vehicle Inspection Requirement Manuals (VIRM) knowledge, you will regularly visit and engage with regulated parties in your region to ensure that they are meeting compliance and legislative requirements to a range of situations such as:
- Routine performance reviews of Inspecting Organisations (IO's) and Vehicle Inspectors (VI's)
- Investigating vehicle certification complaints and regional investigations against IO's and VI's
- Responding appropriately to non-compliance and safety issues using a range of compliance support and enforcement interventions to ensure a safe land transport system
You will be required to write high quality reports relating to those visits which will include your findings and implementation of statutory interventions and other regulatory activities as necessary. Reporting also includes updating of spreadsheets to include your findings, ensuring that desired outcomes are reached in a timely manner, resulting in greater safety and compliance.
This role involves regular travel across the South Island from Timaru and south.
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Ko koe tēnei | About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician looking to contribute towards improving standards, systems and to apply industry best practice.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:
- WOF, COF-A and COF-B with at least five years' experience.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of VIRMs for CoF/WoF and the QMS.
- A strong understanding and experience working in vehicle regulation.
- Experience in inspecting, auditing and interviewing with an ability to apply regulatory interventions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write well-reasoned, articulate reports and ability to relate well with people at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills to priorities risk and competing work demands.
- High degree of confidence using multiple IT systems including strong skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook .
Qualifications:
- Current or recent WoF and CoF A and CoF B
- NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering L4 or 5
- Full Driver Licence is preferred, with no convictions including demerits
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Rā Katinga | Applications close: 16 February 2025
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | New Zealand Transport Agency |
Location: | Otago |
Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
Category: | Other |
Date listed: | 28-Jan-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 11-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | JR-0000010216_1738034944 |
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Website: | http://www.nzta.govt.nz/ |
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