Compliance Officer - Resource Management & Bylaws

The Role

Our district is a thriving and innovative community and Timaru District Council is doing all it can to drive the ambition to succeed.

If you're familiar with resource consent monitoring, the RMA or bylaws, the Timaru District Council presents a great opportunity for you to be part of a professional team.

Whilst the focus of this role will be to monitor and ensure compliance with the District Plan in accordance with the Resource Management Act 1991, the role holder will also be involved in other compliance work such as the monitoring and enforcement of Council bylaws.

We're committed to delivering exceptional customer services to the local community and are highly motivated to add value to the quality of living of all people living and working in the Timaru District.

A tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning or a related discipline, or experience in a similar role would be advantageous. A good understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 together with a sound working knowledge of the interpretation of District Plans is useful. The ideal candidate will also have extensive knowledge of local government compliance requirements, standards, monitoring and regulations. Finally, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of written, verbal, and information processing capabilities.

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $73,743.65 - $86,757.24 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 21st April 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.welovetimaru.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!