Manager, Regulatory Planning & Performance Improvement

nztagovtnz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking a Manager Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement to lead the Commercial Transport regulatory sub-system. You will oversee regulatory planning, performance, assurance and continuous improvement, aligning resources with strategic priorities and delivering evidence-based insights to support decision‑making.

You will bring a strong regulatory leadership background, proven performance management experience, and the ability to translate data into

Qualifications

• Experienced regulatory leader with frontline regulatory experience.
• Strong performance management background.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for decision‑making.
• Experience leading regulatory improvement and operational transformation.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement, with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end oversight of Commercial Transport regulatory performance and outcomes.
• Translate strategic direction into integrated operational plans and priorities.
• Establish and oversee consistent performance, reporting, assurance and quality frameworks.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders on regulatory interventions and priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed learning into frameworks and tools.
• Sponsor development of guidance and tools enabling frontline delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Build strong relationships across regulatory, operations, government and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee high-quality strategic reporting and responses to ministerial and formal requirements.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Strategic planning

Performance management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory improvement

Communication

Systems thinking

Change management

Decision making in complex env

Job description

NZ Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking a Manager Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement to lead the Commercial Transport regulatory sub-system. You will oversee regulatory planning, performance, assurance and continuous improvement, aligning resources with strategic priorities and delivering evidence-based insights to support decision‑making.

You will bring a strong regulatory leadership background, proven performance management experience, and the ability to translate data into