Regulatory Quality Systems Lead

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Wellington

On-site

NZD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Flexible working options

Competitive salary package

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term specialist to lead the development and continuous improvement of the regulatory Quality Management System, ensuring quality frameworks and guidance support consistent regulatory delivery.

You will translate strategy into practical solutions that align with modern regulatory principles and drive a risk-based approach to quality management, strengthening assurance, performance and continuous improvement across the regulatory

Qualifications

Practical and proven experience in designing and implementing quality systems, with the ability to apply them pragmatically and proportionately in complex, real-world context.
Ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable quality solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve NZTA’s regulatory Quality Management System.
Develop quality frameworks, standards and guidance that support consistent regulatory practice.
Embed assurance, monitoring and feedback mechanisms that drive quality and continuous improvement.
Analyse quality data and assurance insights to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
Provide evidence-based advice that supports informed decision-making and regulatory performance.
Partner across the business to integrate quality into processes, capability initiatives and digital solutions.
Build strong relationships across NZTA and the wider regulatory sector to promote regulatory excellence and best practice.