Senior Policy Advisor - Regulatory
Wellington, Wellington I $0.00 - $141,000.00 Annual
Senior Policy Advisor - Regulatory
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a major, system-wide programme of work, underpinning the safety and future of one of New Zealand’s most critical sectors.
The programme is to modernise and improve an entire sector's regulatory rule set, given the emergence of new technologies, changing operating models and increasingly complex international standards.
The position is a Fixed Term employment role, with a 2 year duration, located in Wellington (remote working is not available).
To be considered for this vacancy, you’ll need to demonstrate all the required skills & experience listed below.
Essential Experience:
Key Responsibilities:
What’s on offer:
If you’d like to contribute to a high impact, sector-wide rules update programme that shapes a key part of New Zealand’s economy and safety system, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
To express interest & find out more, please apply with your CV to be considered. Candidates with suitable experience will be contacted by Frog Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity, before making a plan with you to present your details to our client, if appropriate. Your CV will never be sent to any 3rd party without your consent.
If you prefer to call for a confidential chat first, pleas contact Caroline Prior at Frog Recruitment on 04 978 6625.
#SCR-caroline-prior
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
The programme is to modernise and improve an entire sector's regulatory rule set, given the emergence of new technologies, changing operating models and increasingly complex international standards.
The position is a Fixed Term employment role, with a 2 year duration, located in Wellington (remote working is not available).
To be considered for this vacancy, you’ll need to demonstrate all the required skills & experience listed below.
Essential Experience:
- Level of experience: a minimum of 3-4 years’ as a Senior Policy Advisor in New Zealand
- Experience working at a New Zealand Ministry, in a Policy role, in a Policy team
- Experienced in providing policy advice and Briefings to a Minister
- Experienced leading the development of RIS
- Regulatory policy experience: Solid understanding of how regulations work, how regulatory decisions are developed, consulted on and implemented, and of the NZ machinery of government
- Strong writing skills: able to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly for senior decision makers
- Well-developed skills in critically analysing and interpreting complex information, and making sound, well-reasoned recommendations
- The right to work in New Zealand
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide second opinion policy advice to the Minister / Briefings to the Minister on the proposed rule changes
- Develop any regulatory impact statements (RIS) that are required
- Cross-agency work and stakeholder engagement
What’s on offer:
- Term: 2 year fixed term employment
- Location: Wellington
- Team: dedicated and hardworking, with some fun thrown in for optimal working conditions
- Working pattern: Full time; mostly office-based in Wellington, 1-2 days WFH as practical
- Indicative salary range: $115 – $140K p.a., depending on skills and experience
- Start date: asap (notice period acknowledged).
If you’d like to contribute to a high impact, sector-wide rules update programme that shapes a key part of New Zealand’s economy and safety system, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
To express interest & find out more, please apply with your CV to be considered. Candidates with suitable experience will be contacted by Frog Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity, before making a plan with you to present your details to our client, if appropriate. Your CV will never be sent to any 3rd party without your consent.
If you prefer to call for a confidential chat first, pleas contact Caroline Prior at Frog Recruitment on 04 978 6625.
#SCR-caroline-prior
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Location:
Wellington, Wellington
Salary:
$0.00 - $141,000.00 Annual
Work type:
Contractor
Date posted:
2026-03-05
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