Advisor - Vehicle Technical

CGR Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Critical illness Insurance

Job summary

NZTA | Waka Kotahi in Christchurch seeks an Advisor - Vehicle Technical to be the technical go-to for Vehicles Regulations. You will provide support, advice, and guidance to our Vehicle Regulations teams and stakeholders on queries and approvals to deliver consistent regulatory compliance outcomes and safer land transport systems.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, risk-based decision making, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory vehicle environment and delivering clear guidance.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to gain knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on Vehicles Regulations and related queries.
• Support regulatory operations teams with consistent, fit-for-purpose guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and communicate regulatory information and decisions effectively.

Skills

Technical expertise

Legislation knowledge

Risk-based decisions

System-wide thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Collaborative work

Technical communication

Education

Industry qualifications

Job description

Advisor - Vehicle Technical New Zealand Government Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity' The purpose of this role is to be the technical go to for Vehicles Regulations. This is an opportunity to provide support, advice, and guidance to our Vehicle Regulations teams and to our regulated parties and key stakeholders in relation to individual queries and approvals. You will be contributing to the delivery of consistent regulatory compliance outcomes, resulting in improved safety within in the land transport system. You will be a skilled and regulatory advisor, able to maintain key operational relationships both internal and external, effectively deliver technical information in all aspects and drive consistency through your technical knowledge in an operational environment. Find the position description here.

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

• Technical expertise as well as a desire for technical knowledge
• An understanding of the legislative setting that we operate within
• Proven ability to make good risk-based decisions
• Ability to think at system-wide level
• Proven writing and communication skills
• Proven experience managing relationships, and leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable legislation and industry best practice. You keep up to date on technology changes with vehicles and contribute technically to the development of rule and guidance changes
• Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to listen and identify key issues, developing solutions and communicating effectively to ensure our regulatory operations teams are receiving consistent fit-for-purpose advice and support.
• Effectively communicate technical advice.

Qualifications:

• Relevant industry qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent experience. 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.

Along with our other'benefits'we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 9 September 2026 For further information, email: [e-mail]

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.