Strategic Lead, Operational Resilience Policy

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 176,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

5 weeks leave + 15 wellness days

Wellness package

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead the Operational Resilience team within the Prudential Policy Directorate. The role is based in Wellington or Auckland on a fixed-term basis until June 2028, with a central location and a flexible, hybrid working environment.

You will deliver complex prudential policy and regulatory initiatives, mentor team members, and provide expert advice to senior decision-makers while shaping governance, risk management and resilience policy for New

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in public policy, regulation, financial services, or related field.
• Proven track record leading complex policy or regulatory projects.
• Strong analytical ability, judgement, and policy issue identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex prudential policy and regulatory projects.
• Prepare high-quality written analysis, papers, and recommendations for senior review.
• Provide expert advice to the Board, Ministers, Committees, and senior leaders.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Regulatory analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Economics/Finance/Law degree

Public policy background

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead the Operational Resilience team within the Prudential Policy Directorate. The role is based in Wellington or Auckland on a fixed-term basis until June 2028, with a central location and a flexible, hybrid working environment.

You will deliver complex prudential policy and regulatory initiatives, mentor team members, and provide expert advice to senior decision-makers while shaping governance, risk management and resilience policy for New