Quality Assurance Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Principal | Senior Advisor Quality Assurance

  • Be valued for your expertise in quality assurance
  • Supportive team environment
  • Fixed term / interagency secondment until 30 June 2024
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Principal Advisor Quality Assurance

Within this role you will have the ability to contribute towards the successful delivery of the Regulatory Services Risk and Assurance Framework; the provision of expert assurance advice, support and training to all teams across the Group.


Key skills and experience:

  • Indepth knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Quality Assurance frameworks in a regulatory environment / regulatory organisation
  • Proven experience undertaking internal quality assurance reviews
  • Proven ability to design and embed improvements to quality assurance processes
  • Proven ability in leading and shaping outcomes through effective stakeholder and relationship management expertise
Senior Advisor Quality Assurance


Within this role you will implement the Quality Assurance programme for the Regulatory Services Group; identifying areas for improvement, supporting the development and improvement to processes, standard operational procedures and guidelines across the Regulatory Services Group.

This is a role where you get to champion Quality Assurance internally and make a difference to the systems and processes at Waka Kotahi.

Skills and experience

  • Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Quality Assurance frameworks in a regulatory environment / regulatory organisation
  • Proven experience undertaking internal quality assurance reviews
  • Proven ability to design and embed improvements to quality assurance processes
Ko wai mātou | About us

The Regulatory Performance and Insights function undertakes a holistic approach in providing hindsight, insight and foresight on the effectiveness of the land transport regulatory system, alongside the plans required to achieve our strategic objectives, through a performance-assured, risk-based and intelligence-led approach.

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.


Rā Katinga | Applications close: 20 February

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.



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