Manager Regulatory Implementation

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Come and join us to influence a regulatory land transport system that is fit for purpose, efficient, effective, and in the public interest.
- We are looking for an experienced and empathetic leader with excellent risk-based decision-making skills to lead our Regulatory Implementation team.
- This is an opportunity to work in a complex, challenging and rewarding environment that impacts all New Zealanders
- Permanent role, based in Auckland/Christchurch/Wellington

In this role you will provide leadership, direction, coaching, and mentoring for your team members as well as oversee the team's the various work and programmes. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThe Regulatory Implementation team sits within the Regulatory System Design (RSD) team and are responsible for facilitating the implementation and operationalisation of new and existing policies, legislation, and regulatory settings to effectively deliver our regulatory functions. At the heart of the team's success is a keen problem-solving mindset, policy thinking, and working collaboratively and in partnership with our operational teams, industry, and their RSD colleagues. The team members are operational policy experts, generalists, and problem solvers who know how to get the right people around the table to enable and deliver great outcomes.Your role will be to embed a culture of kotahitanga (unity) and collaboration. You will take a strategic and future-focused systems view of problem solving, operational policy, and regulatory implementation, and focus on risks, harm, and outcomes to enable good regulatory decision making.The creation and maintenance of a safe, empowering, and enabling environment and culture that aligns with our Regulatory strategy, Tū ake, tū māia, and organisational strategy, Te Kapehu, is key to the team's success. Furthermore, this role is accountable for engaging collaboratively internally, and externally to:

- Ensure the team's focus and resourcing is in the right areas according to our prioritisation framework and work programme which are guided by risk, intelligence, evidence, and insights.
- Ensure our operational policy advice underpins, mitigates, and addresses, risks, harm, and barriers in the land transport system, and we are agile and keeping pace with domestic and international developments.

Ko koe tēnei | About youAs well as your leadership attributes, you will need to bring your 'know how': Knowledge and experience:

- Strong people leadership skills with an empathetic approach and a passion for developing others.
- Proven track record of leading and building highly engaged teams with a safe, trusting, and enabling culture, managing performance, and supporting people to succeed.
- Proven situational, organisational and political nous.
- Proven experience in high level strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking in a complex environment.
- Ability to make good risk-based regulatory decisions.
- Significant experience in the design and delivery of policy, implementation strategies and policies, frameworks, and service delivery models within a large, complex organisation.
- Ability to think at a national and system-wide level and translate it into future-focused deliverables.
- Proven experience in leading and developing successful future focused projects to inform and guide system change.
- Experience with genuine collaboration and bringing others along on a journey.
- Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders.
- Previous experience of local and/or central government is preferred but not required.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications at preferably post graduate level in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: 9 October 2024
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.



  • Auckland City, New Zealand ASB Group Full time

    At the heart of ASB is us, working together. Our Values of Caring, Passion, Integrity, United, and Courage are the characteristics that best describe who we are and what we stand for. We are consistently recognised as one of NZ's top employers of choice with a highly engaged, diverse and talented workforce. Our Line 2 Compliance team play a leading role in...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New team! - Permanent, Wellington based role - Salary midpoint of $79,653 actual salary dependent on your experience **Ko wai mātou - About us** At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    We are looking for a lawyer to lead the Policy & Regulatory team in Legal Services while our Manager is on parental leave. **Type**: Fixed termHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Māori Strategy and Performance Branch: Legal Salary: $156,277 - $210,675 We are looking for a lawyer to lead the Policy & Regulatory team in Legal Services for 6...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Permanent, Wellington based role - Salary midpoint of $79,653 actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About us At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. The...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Transpower Full time

    Varied role: strategic advisory, board reporting, & capability development - Bring your experience in regulated markets/sectors and accelerate your career - Influence and collaborate with regulators, to enable a net carbon zero future! Lead regulatory thinking and revenue forecasting for NZ's largest critical infrastructure provider to enable a more...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand FNZ Full time

    This role is part of a Global Finance team, working to deliver effective financial management and regulatory compliance of the FNZ Securities Global business. The FNZ Securities business includes operations in New Zealand, Australia, UK, Europe, and the US. The Australian business specifically is an ASX General Participant which executes, clears and settles...

  • Regulatory Advisor

    1 month ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Growth sector - services and $5B in critical infrastructure - Enhance efficiency and reduce complexity - Assist with consultation and stakeholder engagement Support regulatory and pricing compliance, coordinate consultations, and improve processes As New Zealand's only transmission company, Transpower's role as a State-Owned Enterprise is to build,...

  • Manager, Policy

    4 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Position Title**: Manager **Team and Group**: Regulatory Reform, Sector Strategy **Position Type**: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week) **Location**: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) / 2x flexible WFH days per week **Salary**: Base salary from $169,590 (+ KiwiSaver) - Supportive and friendly work environment - Small agile and performance-focused...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Regulation Full time

    **Be the driver in uplifting regulation and regulatory systems as a valued senior leader**: - **Use your skills to support better regulation and outcomes**: - **Be a part of a collaborative environment** **About the Ministry for Regulation** The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Be the driver in uplifting regulation and regulatory systems as a valued senior leader - Use your skills to support better regulation and outcomes - Be a part of a collaborative environment **About the Ministry for Regulation** The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small group of dedicated...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Regulatory Stewardship, Regulation and Monitoring - Permanent, Wellington based role - Salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About us At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and...

  • Regulatory Advisor

    1 month ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Transpower Full time

    Growth sector - services and $5B in critical infrastructure - Enhance efficiency and reduce complexity - Assist with consultation and stakeholder engagement Support regulatory and pricing compliance, coordinate consultations, and improve processes As New Zealand's only transmission company, Transpower's role as a State-Owned Enterprise is to build,...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    9 month maternity leave cover - Wellington based role - Salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About us At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō tēnei tūranga mahi'| About this role - Rare leadership position within our Regulatory Group - Lead the identification of issues, risks, threats and opportunities - Opportunity to establish an innovative, high performing team Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity The Manager Regulatory Intelligence & Risk will take a strategic and future focused systems...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Job Title**: Manager Regulatory Advice Service **Role type**: Permanent, full-time **Location**: Wellington **Salary band & range**: General Salary Range B: $136,214 to $170,000 depending on skills and experience Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role As Manager Regulatory Advice Service, your overarching responsibility will be to lead, develop, and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō tēnei tūranga mahi'| About this role - Rare leadership position within our Regulatory Group - Lead the development of critical insights into quality and performance - Opportunity to establish an innovative, high performing team Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity The Manager Regulatory Monitoring & Evaluation will take a strategic and future focused...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow. **Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa**: We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. We make a difference by helping to protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand First Gas Limited Full time

    **Company Description** Mātau roopu ake **(About us) At Clarus you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth...


  • Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    New team!Permanent, Wellington based roleSalary midpoint of $79,653 actual salary dependent on your experienceKo wai matou - About usAt Manatu Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Douglas Pharmaceuticals Full time

    **The role** We are looking to expand our Regulatory team with a highly qualified and experienced individual for the role of Head of Regulatory specialising in either Established Products or New Developments. You will play a pivotal role in leading a team of regulatory professionals to ensure the seamless support and growth of Douglas' product portfolio....