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Lead Advisor – Commercial Transport Regulation
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Provide strategic leadership and high-quality executive advice and support to the Head of Commercial Transport Regulation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong executive leadership and strategic advisory capabilities within regulatory systems, emphasizing analytical skills and the ability to translate complex policies into actionable recommendations. Proven ability to build relationships across government and industry while promoting cultural understanding and compliance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Executive Advisory ExperienceRegulatory Systems KnowledgeStrategic ThinkingAnalytical CapabilityRelationship Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Business Case DevelopmentGovernance Paper CreationStrategic Report WritingData AnalysisRisk Identification
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsJudgementAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Legal Right to Live and Work in New Zealand
Industry Keywords
Public Sector GovernanceRegulatory PerformanceTe Ao MāoriTikangaTe Reo MāoriTe Tiriti o Waitangi
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic leadership and high-quality executive advice and support to the Head of Commercial Transport Regulation
- Provide strategic and executive advice to support senior leadership decision making
- Lead business planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement across Commercial Transport Regulation
- Develop business cases, governance papers, strategic reports and executive-level advice
- Use data, evidence and insights to identify emerging risks, trends and opportunities and translate them into recommendations
- Lead complex strategic initiatives that strengthen regulatory performance and safety outcomes
- Translate regulatory policy, requirements and government expectations into practical approaches
- Represent senior leadership across internal, cross-agency, industry and governance forums
- Build relationships across government, industry, regulated parties and regulatory partners
- Provide thought leadership on regulatory system design, delivery and improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven executive or senior advisory experience
- Strong experience within regulation, regulatory systems, public sector governance or a similarly complex environment
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience developing executive advice, governance or board papers, business cases and strategic documents
- Strong strategic and systems thinking
- Strong analytical capability, including using data, evidence and insights to inform advice and recommendations
- Ability to quickly understand complex or unfamiliar subject matter
- Strong influencing and relationship management skills
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional work
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, exercise sound judgement and maintain momentum across competing priorities
- Knowledge of, or willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
- Knowledge of, or willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
- CV and cover letter required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Five weeks' annual leave
- Income protection and critical illness insurance for permanent employees
- Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate for the role
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning