Senior Quality Systems Lead – Regulatory Excellence

New Zealand Transport Agency; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Flexible work options

Competitive salary package

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

New Zealand Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking a 12-month fixed-term role to lead the development and continuous improvement of the regulatory Quality Management System. You will translate strategy into practical solutions aligned with regulatory principles and priorities, driving a risk-based approach to quality management.

The role involves embedding assurance, monitoring and feedback, analysing data, providing evidence-based advice, and partnering to integrate quality into processes,

Qualifications

• Practical experience designing and implementing quality systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to influence and lead including coaching/mentoring.
• Well-developed critical thinking and ability to interpret legislation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve NZTA’s regulatory Quality Management System.
• Develop quality frameworks, standards and guidance for consistent regulatory practice.
• Embed assurance, monitoring and feedback mechanisms driving quality and continuous improvement.
• Analyze quality data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide evidence-based advice supporting decision-making and regulatory performance.
• Partner across the business to integrate quality into processes and digital solutions.

Skills

Quality systems design

Stakeholder engagement

Influence & leadership

Critical thinking

Continuous improvement

Job description

New Zealand Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking a 12-month fixed-term role to lead the development and continuous improvement of the regulatory Quality Management System. You will translate strategy into practical solutions aligned with regulatory principles and priorities, driving a risk-based approach to quality management.

The role involves embedding assurance, monitoring and feedback, analysing data, providing evidence-based advice, and partnering to integrate quality into processes,