Senior System Risk & Insights Advisor

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Auckland; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights in Wellington. You will analyse data, risks and system intelligence to identify emerging issues and inform regulatory priorities, strategy and investment decisions.

Lead mapping of regulatory systems and provide trusted, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders. The role offers flexible working arrangements, 5 weeks annual leave, and insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences, including senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Use systems thinking to turn complex information into actionable insights.
• Provide trusted advice that shapes regulatory priorities and outcomes.
• Transform data and intelligence into insights for key decisions.
• Lead and map regulatory systems and services, identifying risks, gaps, issues and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare strategic risk assessments and insight reports for senior stakeholders, aligned with NZTA’s direction.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights in Wellington. You will analyse data, risks and system intelligence to identify emerging issues and inform regulatory priorities, strategy and investment decisions.

Lead mapping of regulatory systems and provide trusted, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders. The role offers flexible working arrangements, 5 weeks annual leave, and insurance benefits.