Head of Regulatory System Capability

  • Wellington
  • Full time
  • Government & Defence
  • Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Be the driver in uplifting regulation and regulatory systems as a valued senior leader
  • Use your skills to support better regulation and outcomes
  • Be a part of a collaborative environment


About the Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.

The New Zealand government uses regulation to protect communities from harm, and to improve outcomes for its people. Our job is to help improve the overall quality of regulation – and the way it is implemented – by working across the public service with experts in their fields.

About the Team

The Reviews and System Capability business group serves as an integrated, professional, and thought-leading advisory group to the government. The business group is responsible for strategically and operationally leading key programmes of work by uplifting regulatory system capability using a variety of interventions and mechanisms; and improving regulation and regulatory systems by undertaking targeted reviews of varying scope and scale.

About the Role

As the Head of Regulatory System Capability, you will lead a team of advisors, who assist in improvements of regulatory practice and the building of capabilities within a complex and ever-changing environment. Drawing on your leadership experience, you will influence regulatory agencies to identify opportunities to drive change, advancing the Ministry's broader responsibilities and strategic objectives, including effectively guiding and managing change initiatives. 

About you

You will bring with you:

  • Significant regulatory experience and expertise within the regulatory sector
  • Demonstrated experience as a people leader committed to building meaningful team relationships while leading teams through complex policy and regulatory challenges
  • Sound judgement and political nous
  • Proven experience collaborating with executive stakeholders to maintain trusted relationships
  • A passion in driving professional development of team members
  • Experience building strong cross-agency and system connections that achieve enhanced outcomes and drive broader regulatory ambition and excellence.

Please see the job description here: Head of Regulatory System Capability

What we can offer you

  • The opportunity to be a part of a new agency with a clear vision
  • Work with a dedicated and supportive leadership team, with a strong delivery focus and a can-do approach
  • An opportunity to influence and deliver on a wide range of strategies and frameworks

Salary range: $169,590 - $224, 313 dependent on skills and experience.

How to apply

For further information please contact people@regulation.govt.nz

Please click the 'Apply Now' button and provide all the necessary information.

Applications close on: Sunday, 17th November 2024