Wellington-Based Senior Advisor, System Risk & Insights

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Hamilton; On-site; 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

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights to analyse data, risks and system intelligence, informing regulatory priorities and investments. You’ll turn complex information into actionable insights to guide decision-makers across the land transport regulatory system.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, strategic risk assessments, and collaboration across the public sector.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in regulatory/public service environments.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to translate into practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence decisions through evidence-based insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Turn complex information into actionable insights using systems thinking.
• Provide trusted advice shaping regulatory priorities and outcomes.
• Transform data into insights for key decisions.
• Map regulatory systems and identify risks, gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities across the land transport regulatory system.
• Prepare strategic risk assessments and insights for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Build relationships across regulatory, transport, and public sector ecosystems to encourage evidence-informed practice.

Skills

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks a Senior Advisor, System Risk Evidence and Insights to analyse data, risks and system intelligence, informing regulatory priorities and investments. You’ll turn complex information into actionable insights to guide decision-makers across the land transport regulatory system.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, strategic risk assessments, and collaboration across the public sector.