Expressions of interest Commissioner and List Members invited for Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee

Thank you for your interest. We are no longer accepting expressions of interest for these positions.


Expressions of interest are invited for consideration for appointment as the Commissioner and/or List Members of the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee.

The Eastern Bay District Licensing Committee will have responsibility for all local decisions on applications made under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, including premises licence applications, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations; new applications and renewals of manager’s certificates; applications for temporary authority; and special licences.

These are regulatory decision-making roles and your strengths will lie in your ability to function at a strategic and independent level, with a sound knowledge of the relevant legislation. You will have a strong community interest. Members need to be independent of the alcohol industry and have no current involvement or connections.

The following attributes are sought:

  • Strong relationship skills
  • The ability to represent the wider public interest
  • Understanding of governance issues
  • A high standard of personal integrity
  • Time available to undertake duties
  • No conflict or perceived conflict of interest, including being a current Police Officer, Medical Officer of Health, Licensing Inspector or employee of a territorial authority.

The following additional attributes are sought for the Commissioner position:

  • Chair experience
  • Legal and/or hearing experience
  • A person of good community standing

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory police and reference checks. All appointees will be provided training before commencing duties from Saturday, 18 December 2021.

Detailed position descriptions, including remuneration, and Terms of Reference are available below

Or from the offices of each council or on the councils' websites. You can also contact the following people:

Michaela Glaspey
P. 07 306 9009
kaweraudc.govt.nz
Gerard McCormack
P. 07 315 3030
odc.govt.nz
David Bewley
P. 07 306 0500
whakatane.govt.nz

Expressions of interest should be addressed to any of the following, and arrive no later than 5pm Friday, 26 November 2021 and should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position applied for:

Russell George
Chief Executive
Kawerau District Council
Private Bag 1004
Kawerau 3169
kaweraudc@kaweraudc.govt.nz
Aileen Lawrie
Chief Executive
Ōpōtiki District Council
PO Box 44
Ōpōtiki 3162
info@odc.govt.nz
Steph O'Sullivan
Chief Executive
Whakatāne District Council
Private Bag 1002
Whakatāne 3158
info@whakatane.govt.nz

First posted: 

Thursday, 11 November 2021 - 3:37pm