Principal Advisor Regulatory Risk

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 131659 - 175545

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative regulatory environment
Drive truly risk-based regulatory practices
Wellington location

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

As the Principal Advisor Regulatory Risk you will be our thought leader in risk based regulatory practices and processes risk identification and assessment and how to apply regulatory risk practices to the best effect to obtain foresight that will inform improvements in line with our regulatory stewardship role.

This will include leading the development of our ways of working and solutions taking responsibility for delivery of high-quality risk assessments and issue/incident management and taking an active lead on all work in this area of expertise that is required to deliver to the Director of Land Transport Monitoring Programme and Annual Priorities:

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the design and delivery of high-quality risk assessments and issue analysis across Regulatory and the wider the organisation.
Building strong collaborative relationships to support regulatory stewardship.
Producing high-quality summary findings recommendations and detailed reports to support strategic decision-making by senior leaders the Executive and the Board.
Providing expert advice to senior leaders including the Director of Land Transport to support Intelligence-led decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity for a Risk based practitioner to combine their skillset to positively influence our Regulatory Risk framework.

Find out more about the role here.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $131659 and $175545 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:

Experience in risk and issue identification and assessment
Strong experience building and advising on the use of risk-based regulatory practices
Exceptional strategic advice skills working alongside managers to mitigate risk
Exceptional thought leadership with a track record of driving innovative ways of working
The ability to build strong relationships and networks within a complex organisation
A strong track record of delivery from your previous roles
A passion for growing others - mentoring and coaching team members leading communities of practice and fostering capability development

The following would also be an advantage:

A relevant qualification
Knowledge of the land transport system and/or regulation

It is expected the holder of this role will be privy to classified information from time to time and understands the New Zealand governments classification system and how to maintain information in line with current policies and requirements.

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

Ko wai mātou About us

The Regulatory Performance Risk and Insights function ensures NZTA and the Director of Land Transport have a clear evidence-based view of the land transport regulatory systems performance risks and outcomes. Within this the System Risk Evidence and Insights team develops and integrates risk and evidence capabilities to support timely targeted regulatory decisions aligned with strategic priorities. They maintain system-wide visibility of regulatory risk by synthesising data into actionable insights that inform planning prioritisation and continuous improvement across internal operations and external delivery.

We encourage you to explore our regulatory strategy Tu Ake Tu Maia to learn more about how Waka Kotahi and our partners regulate the land transport system to keep it safe for New Zealanders.

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:

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

Ready to take the next step in your career Wed love to hear from you.

Me pēhea 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.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

19 October 2025

For further information email:

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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.

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Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative regulatory environmentDrive truly risk-based regulatory practicesWellington locationTe Whiwhinga mahi The opportunityAs the Principal Advisor Regulatory Risk you will be our thought leader in risk based regulatory practices and processes risk...

Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative regulatory environment
Drive truly risk-based regulatory practices
Wellington location