Senior Advisor, Authorisations & Advisory (Regulatory)

Inside Holdings; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Holdings in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor Authorisations and Advisory to strengthen strategic and operational performance across the function. You will provide trusted regulatory advice, identify risks, and support complex decision-making to help ensure timely delivery of authorisations and exemptions.

You will work with senior leaders, industry stakeholders and regulatory partners to drive continuous improvement, governance, and performance frameworks that support safer outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior advisory, strategy, regulatory or policy-related role.
• Experience with complex, high-risk or ambiguous issues and practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments; health and safety sector experience valued.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, build consensus and drive outcomes.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and performance measures to support delivery.
• Excellent written communication for executive-level reports and briefings.
• Strong relationship management across government, industry or regulatory settings.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and operational support to the Head of Authorisations and Advisory.
• Support performance monitoring, service delivery oversight, and risk management.
• Develop high-quality reports, insights, briefings and recommendations for executive decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve systems, processes, culture and health and safety practices.
• Contribute to monitoring and oversight of authorisations and exemptions, including investigations.
• Design and deliver engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership on complex issues balancing regulatory objectives and stakeholder perspectives.

Skills

Senior advisory

Strategy and regulation

Influence senior leaders

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Inside Holdings in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor Authorisations and Advisory to strengthen strategic and operational performance across the function. You will provide trusted regulatory advice, identify risks, and support complex decision-making to help ensure timely delivery of authorisations and exemptions.

You will work with senior leaders, industry stakeholders and regulatory partners to drive continuous improvement, governance, and performance frameworks that support safer outcomes