Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement Lead

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Five weeks’ annual leave

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks a senior leader to guide Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement across the Commercial Transport sub-system. You will translate strategy into integrated plans, monitor performance, deliver assurance, and drive continuous improvement in a large, complex operating environment.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate insights into priorities for frontline delivery, and provide authoritative advice to senior leaders while engaging across

Qualifications

• Experienced regulatory leader with a strong regulatory background.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into practical delivery.
• Strong performance management, planning, reporting and assurance experience.

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 performance, reporting, assurance and quality frameworks.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders on interventions and priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed learning into frameworks and tools.
• Sponsor development of guidance and tools for frontline delivery.
• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Build relationships across regulatory, operational, government and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee strategic reporting and responses to Ministerial and other requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory planning

Performance management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks a senior leader to guide Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement across the Commercial Transport sub-system. You will translate strategy into integrated plans, monitor performance, deliver assurance, and drive continuous improvement in a large, complex operating environment.

You will lead a high-performing team, translate insights into priorities for frontline delivery, and provide authoritative advice to senior leaders while engaging across