• Lead the establishment of a new centre of excellence for regulatory practice at NZTransportAgencyWaka Kotahi(NZTA)

• Shape systems, standards and capability that support safer outcomes across New Zealand’s land transport system

• Influence at a senior level while building a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement

TeWhiwhingamahi | The opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of regulatory practice at NZTA. As Manager Regulatory Practice Enablement, you will lead the establishment of a new function responsible for strengthening regulatory practice across the organisation, ensuring it is consistent, risk-informed and fit for the future. W orking at the centre of Regulatory Design and Enablement, you will bring together regulatory practice, quality systems, assurance,capabilityand continuous improvement to support effective regulatory delivery and better safety outcomes across New Zealand's land transport system. You will work closely with senior leaders across the organisation,providingstrategic advice, driving improvement initiatives, and building the frameworks, guidance and capability needed to support modern regulation now and into the future.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the establishment of the Regulatory Practice function and its operating frameworks.

• Oversee regulatory practice standards, quality systems, businessprocessesand assurance mechanisms.

• Provide strategic, evidence-based advice to senior leaders on regulatory practice maturity,risksand opportunities.

• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Partner with leaders across Regulatory, Digital, People and Safety, Finance and System Leadership to deliver aligned outcomes.

• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi considerations within regulatory practice,systemsand capability.

You will find out more about the role here:

Kokoetēnei| About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant leadership experience within a regulatory environment.

• Proven success building, leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Experience shaping,prioritisingand delivering complex programmes of work.

• Deepexpertisein modern regulatory practice and regulatory operations.

• Strong strategic thinking, systemsleadershipand senior stakeholder management skills.

• Experience providing trusted advice to senior leaders and supporting decision-making in complex environments.

• Knowledge of quality management systems,assuranceand continuous improvement approaches

• Experience leading organisational change and capability development

• The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities and build strong cross-functional relationships

You willdemonstrateknowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga andtereoMāori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service.

Mōmātou| About us

TeRōpūWaeture– Regulatory is the lead regulator for New Zealand’s land transport system. Our purpose is to ensure the system is safe, efficient, effective andoperatesin the public interest. We take a system-wide approach to reducing harm, encouragingcomplianceand supporting better safety outcomes through modern, evidence-based regulation.

Regulatory Design and Enablement designs and improves regulatory systems, using evidence and risk-based insights to support continuous improvement. Within this group, the Regulatory Practice team acts as a centre of excellence, setting standards and enabling consistent, effective regulatory delivery across NZTA.

Kawhiwhikoeiteaha | What you will get in return

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of regulatory practice at a national level while contributing to safer outcomes for New Zealand communities.You'lljoin an organisation driven by purpose,collaborationand continuous improvement, with the ability to make a real impact across the transport system.

Along with our other benefits, we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible working arrangements where business needs allow

• Five weeks annual leave

• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees

Ready to take the next step in your career?We'dlove to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who are going places.