Use your judgement and experience to serve your community
We're seeking people with strong decision-making skills, sound reasoning, and an interest in alcohol licensing to join the Hurunui District Licensing Committee (DLC).
As a DLC member, you'll play an important role in supporting responsible alcohol licensing by helping determine alcohol licence applications within the Hurunui District.
About the role
DLC Members sit on hearing panels and consider alcohol licence applications in accordance with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Working alongside other panel members, you'll contribute your experience, judgement and perspective to ensure decisions are fair, balanced and in the best interests of our community.
This is a casual, as-required appointment. Members attend a monthly meetings (generally held on Monday afternoons) and may be called upon to participate in hearings throughout the year. Typically, there are between two and six hearings annually, with hearing durations ranging from a few hours to several days.
What you'll bring
While there are no mandatory qualifications, we are interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:
- Knowledge of alcohol licensing and the associated legal framework
- Experience applying legislation, regulations, or policy frameworks
- An understanding of public hearing processes
- Awareness of the impacts of alcohol-related harm on communities
- Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
- Confidence using technology and participating in online meetings where required
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to robust discussion and decision-making
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage expressions of interest from residents of the Hurunui District.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for appointment, unfortunately you cannot:
- Be a constable, inspector, or employee of Hurunui District Council.
- Have any involvement, or perceived involvement, in the alcohol industry or alcohol retail sector.
Remuneration
District Licensing Committee Members are remunerated at $51 per hour (as set by the Minister of Justice) and may claim approved expenses associated with their duties.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to your community, gain valuable governance and decision-making experience and help ensure alcohol licensing decisions reflect both legislative requirements and local community interests.
Apply now
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Beth Martin on 027 531 8470 or email [email protected]. or apply now.