Lead evidence and insight generation to inform regulatory priorities and decision-making
Apply systems thinking and human-centred insights to identify emerging risks and opportunities
Partner with senior leaders to turn complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
Wellington based
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
In this 12-month fixed term contract as our Principal Advisor Evidence and Insights you will be our expert in turning evidence into action. You will maintain our Regulatory Evidence Centre, you'll bring together hindsight, insight and foresight to help shape regulatory priorities, inform strategic investment decisions, and ensure resources are focused where they can have the greatest impact.
Working across the Regulatory system, you’ll draw on strong qualitative research and evidence synthesis skills, alongside systems thinking, to understand how regulatory systems work in practice. You’ll bring together research, operational knowledge and stakeholder perspectives to uncover emerging risks and identify opportunities. This is a role for someone who is curious, influential and skilled at turning complex evidence into clear insights and practical advice that support better regulatory outcomes.
This is a key role where you’ll:
Lead best practice, application of systems thinking, and robust synthesis of information to support development of high-quality evidence, insights and strategic advice that enables evidence-based
decision making among Senior Leaders and Managers.
Actively enable the Director of Land Transport’s strategic priorities and regulatory stewardship responsibilities, including contributing to design of your team’s workplan to support identified areas of priority and facilitate engagement with both internal external audiences where required.
Maintain our evidence centre and regulatory profiles, ensuring we always have an up-to-date view
Contribute to planning and delivery of a forward-looking work programme that supports proactive, risk-based regulation and aligns with organisational priorities
Support continuous improvement and provide leadership in the development of frameworks, tools, and guidance that support hindsight, insight and foresight generation, while fostering innovation and capability uplift across the Regulatory Group, alongside mentoring others both within the team and across the wider group.
You will find out more about the role here : Position Description.
We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $133,632 - $148,480 commensurate with skills and experience.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following:
Expertise in Evidence and Insights Generation: Proven experience in leading evidence and insights generation in complex environments, ideally within the public or regulatory sector
Critical thinking and analytical skills: Proven experience using a range of relevant methodologies and analytical approaches to support quality assurance work
Leadership and Mentoring: Coaching and mentoring and support of others, including leadership of communities of practice
Regulatory and Government System Knowledge: Experience working in a regulatory environment with a solid understanding of government systems, accountability frameworks, and public sector decision-making processes
Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Proven ability to build and manage relationships across internal and external networks, influencing decision-making and fostering collaboration
Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences including senior leaders, external stakeholders, and ministerial forums
You will also demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to build understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and the
principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public sector.
Qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline Or, equivalent experience gained through…