Principal Advisor Practice
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal entitlement to reside and work in New Zealand.
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Job description
Role Overview
As Principal Advisor Practice, you will spearhead NZ Transport Agency's regulatory Practice Framework, translating strategic initiatives into practical, tailored guidance that ensures consistent and superior regulatory outcomes. You will serve as the authoritative figure in regulatory practice, collaborating across the organisation to pinpoint enhancement opportunities, advocate for contemporary regulatory methods, and lead efforts to boost capability, consistency, and overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the regulatory Practice Framework to strengthen consistent, high-quality regulatory implementation.
- Deliver expert guidance, frameworks, and tools that support excellence in regulatory decision-making.
- Detect risks, emerging trends, and potential chances for improvement to enhance regulatory effectiveness.
- Foster a skilled regulatory workforce by offering leadership, coaching, and quality systems that elevate expertise and excellence.
Candidate Profile
- Proven expertise in regulatory practice with substantial hands-on experience in regulatory operations.
- Familiarity with designing and implementing regulatory practice frameworks, processes, and guidelines.
- Strong skills in documentation, process design, and analysis, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
- Highly developed critical thinking, research aptitude, and ability to interpret and apply legislation effectively.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with experience navigating complex environments.
- Capability in planning, prioritizing, leading, and successfully delivering projects.
- Knowledge of, or commitment to learning about, Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the public sector.
About NZ Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency is tasked with managing a safe, efficient, and effective land transport system for New Zealand. The Regulatory division leads as the primary regulator for land transport, using a system-wide, risk-based approach to improve safety outcomes and minimize harm. This includes designing and continually refining evidence-based, proportionate regulatory frameworks responsive to sector needs.
Benefits
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with your expertise and experience.
- Five weeks of annual leave and additional valuable benefits.
Additional Information
The position is based in Wellington and requires on-site presence. Applicants must hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and provides support throughout the recruitment process to meet accessibility requirements.
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026