Wellington-Based Senior Advisor, System Risk & Insights

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Hamilton

On-site

NZD 111,000 - 123,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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