CEO, Regulatory Transformation & Public Safety

JacksonStone & Partners; Wellington; On-site; NZD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is seeking an authentic, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to guide the organisation through a period of significant transformation. You will provide visionary leadership, balance strategic change with regulatory responsibilities, and ensure public trust and safety are at the forefront of all decisions.

Reporting to the Council, you will establish a new leadership structure, strengthen accountability frameworks, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across

Qualifications

• Proven chief executive or senior executive leadership experience in a regulatory, public sector, health, or similarly complex environment.
• Track record of leading significant organisational transformation and system modernisation.
• Strong governance capability with boards or governing councils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation through transformation while upholding public safety and regulatory excellence.
• Develop and implement a new leadership structure, including a Registrar position.
• Engage diverse stakeholders and maintain public confidence in the nursing profession.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Governance with boards

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Operational delivery

Public safety focus

Communication skills

Change management

Ethical leadership

Job description

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is seeking an authentic, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to guide the organisation through a period of significant transformation. You will provide visionary leadership, balance strategic change with regulatory responsibilities, and ensure public trust and safety are at the forefront of all decisions.

Reporting to the Council, you will establish a new leadership structure, strengthen accountability frameworks, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across