Alcohol Team Lead

Role Overview

We seek a seasoned regulatory expert to lead the Alcohol team at Hutt City Council. This leadership position involves overseeing alcohol licensing and enforcing compliance to promote community health and safety across Lower Hutt (Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of six specialists responsible for alcohol licensing, inspection, monitoring, and enforcement activities.
• Provide expert advice on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and manage licensing workflows for new and renewal applications.
• Conduct monitoring of licensed venues ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Lead responses to complaints, non-compliance issues, and enforcement proceedings.
• Prepare evidence and represent the Council at hearings, tribunals, and court cases.
• Foster strong partnerships with businesses, community members, elected officials, New Zealand Police, and public health agencies.
• Support other environmental health services including food verification and regulatory enforcement.
• Develop team skills and promote continuous improvement with a customer-centric approach.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with an aptitude for fair legislative application and effective decision-making in complex regulatory contexts.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in environmental or public health sectors.
• In-depth understanding of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, alongside the Health Act, Food Act, Resource Management Act, and Local Government Act.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, and enforcement activities.
• Excellent written communication and workload management skills.
• Ability to build trustful relationships with stakeholders including customers, partner agencies, and elected representatives.
• Professional, solution-oriented approach with a valid driver’s license.
• Membership in a relevant professional institute is an advantageous plus.

About Hutt City Council and Our Environmental Protection Team

Our council strives to build an inclusive and resilient community where residents prosper. The Environmental Protection team safeguards community welfare through education, licensing, and proportionate enforcement, working cooperatively with customers and partner organizations to achieve enduring positive impacts.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful leadership role with direct influence on community safety and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled regulatory team and shape high-quality services.
• Diverse and challenging responsibilities spanning alcohol licensing and environmental health areas.
• Professional development and career progression prospects.
• Flexible working conditions and comprehensive employee wellbeing programs.

Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at 11:55 pm. Early applications are encouraged as the council may review submissions prior to the deadline and reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.