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Senior Advisor, System Risk, Evidence and Insights
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Analyse data, risks and system intelligence to identify emerging issues and inform regulatory priorities, strategy and investment decisions .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyse data, risks and system intelligence to identify emerging issues and inform regulatory priorities, strategy and investment decisions
- 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 across the land transport regulatory system
- Identify risks, gaps, issues, and improvement opportunities
- Prepare strategic risk assessments and insight reporting for senior and executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain relationships across regulatory, transport, and public sector ecosystems
- Support insight sharing, collaborative learning, and evidence-informed practice
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent experience gained through senior roles in regulatory or public service environments
- Proven expertise in regulatory or public sector environments
- Experience with risk assessment, data analysis and synthesis, or generation of human insights
- Ability to analyse complex information and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Strategic, systems-thinking approach
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence decision-making
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
- CV and cover letter outlining suitability for the role
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance
- The opportunity to lead a nationally significant operation that directly impacts millions of New Zealanders