💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Compliance Officer

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NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
📍 Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
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Location
Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Principal Compliance Officer
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Palmerston North or Napier
Salary range & band: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $135,076 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga
As a Principal Compliance Officer, you will lead operational delivery, provide technical and strategic guidance, and support Animal Welfare Inspectors and National Animal Identification & Tracing (NAIT) Officers in carrying out complex and high‑risk investigations across the Animal Welfare and NAIT systems.
This role contributes directly to improving operational performance, consistency, and prosecutorial quality, while also building strong sector relationships and supporting readiness and response activities across New Zealand.
In this role you will:
* Lead and support Animal Welfare Inspectors and NAIT Officers on large‑scale, complex, or unique inspections, enquiries, and investigations.
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