Certification Officer

• Oversee and review WoF & CoF inspections
• Regulatory and compliance role with site visits
Auckland, North Shore, flexible working, Monday to Friday

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 reviews 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 the Auckland region to ensure that they are meeting compliance and legislative requirements to a range of situations, this will include:

• Routine performance reviews of Inspecting Organisations (IO's) and Vehicle Inspectors (VI's)
• Assessing IO's and VI's for entry into the system
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.

Travel is a key part of this role across the Auckland and wider region for site visits. This is a Monday to Friday role, with flexible work options.

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We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $90,423 to $120,564 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tenei | About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for you 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:

• A minimum of 5 years Warrant of Fitness (WoF)/Certification of Fitness (CoF) experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of VIRMs for CoF/WoF and QMS
• High degree of confidence using multiple IT systems including strong skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write well-reasoned, articulate reports
• The ability to build relationships and appreciate different points of view
Excellent organisational skills to priorities risk and competing work demands

Qualifications:

• Current or recent WoF or CoF authorities
• NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering L4 or 5
Full Driver Licence is preferred with no convictions including demerit points

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori. 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.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA. If you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment
• Flexible working options
• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience
5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply:'

Apply today by including a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role and attach along with your CV.

Ra Katinga | Applications close: 2 June 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.