Regulatory Design Lead — Transport Policy & Frameworks

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave 5 weeks

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

National impact

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in New Zealand is seeking two Principal Advisor roles to lead the design and delivery of regulatory frameworks, products and interventions that translate legislation into practical regulatory solutions, strengthening system performance and improving safety across land transport.

You will collaborate with operational teams, translate policy intent into actionable guidance, coach senior advisors and produce clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulatory environments, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice and translate complex issues into Operational Policy, Guidance and similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned work packages, supporting planning, design, implementation and commissioning activities across the team.
• Translate defined system design, policy intent and legislative requirements into clear, practical regulatory products and interventions that can be consistently applied in practice.
• Lead the design and refinement of regulatory frameworks, tools and guidance using agreed best-practice approaches and quality standards.
• Produce clear, consistent and accessible documentation, guidance and regulatory products that support understanding and compliance.
• Build effective working relationships across design, operational, legal and enabling teams to support integrated and implementable solutions.
• Provide peer review and quality assurance support across team products, lifting clarity, consistency and usability.
• Act as a technical leader, coaching and mentoring senior advisors and advisors to lift capability across the team.

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in New Zealand is seeking two Principal Advisor roles to lead the design and delivery of regulatory frameworks, products and interventions that translate legislation into practical regulatory solutions, strengthening system performance and improving safety across land transport.

You will collaborate with operational teams, translate policy intent into actionable guidance, coach senior advisors and produce clear documentation.