Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager

Tuatahi First Fibre Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Life Insurance

Utilities Rebate

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Volunteer Day

Parental Leave Support

Job summary

Tuatahi First Fibre Limited seeks a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager to shape regulatory strategy, lead advocacy and ensure effective compliance. You’ll work with the Executive, Board, regulators and industry bodies to translate complexity into practical guidance and opportunities for growth.

You will build strong regulatory relationships, oversee submissions and lead a team, embedding regulatory thinking into product and commercial decisions while maturing our processes and governance

Qualifications

• Qualified in Law, Commerce or Economics or a related discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in law, regulatory policy or a regulated industry.
• Strong interpretation skills and ability to translate regulatory matters for varied audiences.
• Experience developing submissions, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to lead and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Regulatory knowledge within telecommunications or infrastructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tuatahi’s regulatory strategy across compliance, advocacy and innovation.
• Build relationships with regulators, agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Interpret regulatory developments and translate into actions for the business.
• Lead regulatory submissions, consultations and advocacy activity.
• Oversee the regulatory compliance management system and risk controls.
• Provide practical regulatory advice to the Board and executives.
• Embed regulatory considerations into commercial decisions and new products.
• Lead regulatory reporting and responses to information requests.
• Mature regulatory processes and make compliance practical for staff.
• Lead and develop the Regulatory Compliance Lead.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Advocacy

Compliance

Regulatory submissions

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Law

Commerce

Economics

Job description

Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping Tuatahi’s regulatory approach and ensuring we continue to operate as a trusted, well-governed and forward-thinking organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, you will lead our regulatory affairs and compliance function, bringing together regulatory strategy, advocacy, compliance and commercial support. You will work closely with our Executive, Board and teams across the business, while building strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and industry bodies.

This isn’t just about keeping us compliant. We’re looking for someone who can translate regulatory complexity into practical advice, influence regulatory outcomes and help the business find opportunities to innovate and grow within an evolving regulatory environment.

Here’s what you can expect in your day-to-day:

Lead the delivery of Tuatahi’s regulatory strategy across compliance, advocacy and innovation.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators, government agencies and industry stakeholders.

Monitor regulatory and policy developments and translate these into clear implications, opportunities and actions for the business.

Lead regulatory submissions, consultations and advocacy activity.

Oversee Tuatahi’s regulatory compliance management system, ensuring obligations and risks are understood and effectively managed.

Provide clear, practical regulatory advice to the Board, Executive and leaders across the business.

Embed regulatory considerations early into commercial decisions, new products, partnerships and strategic initiatives.

Lead regulatory reporting, disclosures and responses to regulatory and government information requests.

Continue to mature our regulatory processes and capability, making compliance effective, practical and easy for our people to navigate.

Lead and develop our Regulatory Compliance Lead.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping Tuatahi’s regulatory approach and ensuring we continue to operate as a trusted, well-governed and forward-thinking organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, you will lead our regulatory affairs and compliance function, bringing together regulatory strategy, advocacy, compliance and commercial support. You will work closely with our Executive, Board and teams across the business, while building strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and industry bodies.

This isn’t just about keeping us compliant. We’re looking for someone who can translate regulatory complexity into practical advice, influence regulatory outcomes and help the business find opportunities to innovate and grow within an evolving regulatory environment.

Here’s what you can expect in your day-to-day:

• Lead the delivery of Tuatahi’s regulatory strategy across compliance, advocacy and innovation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators, government agencies and industry stakeholders.

• Monitor regulatory and policy developments and translate these into clear implications, opportunities and actions for the business.

• Lead regulatory submissions, consultations and advocacy activity.

• Oversee Tuatahi’s regulatory compliance management system, ensuring obligations and risks are understood and effectively managed.

• Provide clear, practical regulatory advice to the Board, Executive and leaders across the business.

• Embed regulatory considerations early into commercial decisions, new products, partnerships and strategic initiatives.

• Lead regulatory reporting, disclosures and responses to regulatory and government information requests.

• Continue to mature our regulatory processes and capability, making compliance effective, practical and easy for our people to navigate.

• Lead and develop our Regulatory Compliance Lead.

Skills and Experience Required

You will be an experienced regulatory professional who is comfortable moving between the detail of complex regulatory requirements and the bigger strategic picture.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A qualification in Law, Commerce, Economics or another relevant discipline.

• 6+ years’ experience working in law, regulatory policy, a regulated industry or an advisory environment.

• Strong regulatory and statutory interpretation skills, with sound strategic judgement.

• Experience developing high-quality submissions, reports, advice and stakeholder communications.

• Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability.

• The ability to translate complex regulatory matters into clear, practical advice for different audiences.

• Confidence influencing and advising senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across a diverse organisation.

Experience within telecommunications or another regulated infrastructure environment would be an advantage, as would a regulatory compliance qualification.

At Tuatahi, we invest in your growth. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, apply anyway. There’s plenty of opportunity to develop your career with us!

Why Tuatahi is the Place for You

At Tuatahi, we’re not only leaders in technology, we’re dedicated to looking after our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive, both at work and at home:

• Medical and Life Insurance: Comprehensive cover to support your health and security.

• Utilities Rebate: Support with essential home costs like power and fibre.

• Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Bring great people into the team and get rewarded.

• Volunteer Day: One paid day each year to give back to your community.

• Parental Leave Support: Salary top-ups and support to help you focus on family.

About Us

As a leader in Aotearoa’s ultrafast broadband revolution, Tuatahi is powering the future of connectivity. Our 6,000 km fibre optic network is the backbone that links households and businesses to the internet, driving digital growth across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki and beyond.

We partner with retail service providers and mobile network operators, enabling them to deliver connectivity to more than 249,000 homes and businesses. As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for talented people to help us shape a digitally empowered future.

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