Principal Advisor Regulatory Evaluation

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

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  • Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative environment
  • Support the Director of Land Transport's monitoring programme
  • Influence and inform improvements to efficiency and effectiveness
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
  • Opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative environment
  • Support the Director of Land Transport's monitoring programme
  • Influence and inform improvements to efficiency and effectiveness
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Our Regulatory Performance and Insights function provides hindsight, insight, foresight and oversight to enable the effectiveness, efficiency, resilience and fairness of the whole of the land transport regulatory system.

The Principal Advisor, Regulatory Evaluation sits within our Regulatory Monitoring & Evaluation team and is our thought leader in government and regulatory performance and quality evaluation practices, and how to apply assurance and evaluation frameworks and practices to the best effect to obtain hindsight 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 evaluations, 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.

We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment alongside the necessary key technical skills. The environment is innovative, forward thinking and will allow you to develop and grow your career. If you are looking for your next challenge and are inspired by the rare opportunity to significantly influence decision-making through intelligence, we want to hear from you.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:
  • Your thought leadership, driving innovative ways of working
  • Experience of undertaking evaluative quality reviews of regulatory systems
  • Experience of undertaking evaluative performance reviews of teams and functions
  • Exceptional strategic advice skills, working alongside managers on actioning change
  • The ability to build strong relationships & networks within a complex organisation
  • A strong track record of delivery from your previous roles
The following would also be an advantage:
  • A relevant qualification
  • Knowledge of the land transport system and/or regulation
  • Knowledge and experience of applying Te Ao Māori principles
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.

View the position description here.

Ko wai mātou | About us

As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Rōpu Waeture (the Regulatory Services group), aim to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator applying principles of good practice grounded in Te Ao Māori - Whakapono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring for people), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kotahitanga (Unity). Being a real-world regulator means we take a systems view that is focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm, we work to understand why people behave the way they do and are pragmatic in how we respond, we encourage and educate to support people to comply and enforce compliance when necessary.

The Regulatory Performance and Insights function undertakes a holistic approach to providing hindsight, insight, foresight and oversight to enable the improvement of the effectiveness, efficiency, resilience and fairness of the whole of the land transport regulatory system.

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.

Please include a cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role, this can be attached at the same time as your CV.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 16 June

For further information, email:

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.

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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