Shape land transport and to make it easier and safer
Bring in your experience in Regulatory
Permanent role
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The purpose of this role is to be the technical go to for Vehicle Regulation. This is an opportunity to provide support, advice, and guidance to our Vehicle Regulations teams and to our regulated parties and key stakeholders in relation to individual queries and approvals. You will be contributing to the delivery of consistent regulatory compliance outcomes, resulting in improved safety within in the land transport system.
You will be a skilled and regulatory advisor, able to maintain key operational relationships both internal and external, effectively deliver technical information in all aspects and drive consistency through your technical knowledge in an operational environment.
Find the position description here.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Technical expertise as well as a desire for technical knowledge.
An understanding of the legislative setting that we operate within
Proven ability to make good risk-based decisions
Ability to think at system-wide level
Proven writing and communication skills
Proven experience managing relationships, and leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders.
Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable legislation and industry best practice. You keep up to date on technology changes with vehicles and contribute technically to the development of rule and guidance changes
Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to listen and identify key issues, developing solutions and communicating effectively to ensure our regulatory operations teams are receiving consistent fit-for-purpose advice and support.
Effectively communicate technical advice.
Qualifications:
Relevant industry qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
9 September 2026For further information, email: [email protected]
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Skills Required
- Technical expertise and knowledge across safer vehicle operations
- Understanding of the applicable legislative setting
- Ability to make sound risk-based decisions
- Ability to think at a system-wide level
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Experience managing relationships and influencing stakeholders
- Relevant industry qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Te Tiriti o Waitangi as applied in the public sector
What We Do
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is the New Zealand government agency responsible for providing an integrated approach to transport planning, funding, and delivery. The organization manages the land transport network and maintains a strong future focus, adapting to new technologies and changing customer expectations to ensure the transport system evolves to meet the needs of Aotearoa over the next decade.


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