Strategic Risk Insights Lead - Regulatory Systems

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeks a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights to analyse data, risks and system intelligence. You will inform regulatory priorities and investment decisions, shaping outcomes at senior levels.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior experience in regulatory/public service settings and strong communication across diverse audiences. Based in Wellington, this role offers flexible arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior experience in regulatory/public service environments.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making and work across the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, evidence-based insights and advice to support strategic decision-making.
• Use systems thinking to turn complex information into actionable insights.
• Provide trusted advice that helps shape regulatory priorities and outcomes.
• Transform data and intelligence into insights that inform key decisions.
• Lead and support mapping of regulatory systems and services to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare strategic risk assessments and insight reporting for senior/executive stakeholders.

Skills

Systems thinking

Data analysis

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency seeks a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights to analyse data, risks and system intelligence. You will inform regulatory priorities and investment decisions, shaping outcomes at senior levels.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior experience in regulatory/public service settings and strong communication across diverse audiences. Based in Wellington, this role offers flexible arrangements and a competitive benefits package.