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Lead Advisor Rail Safety Regulation

Wellington, Greater Wellington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead strategic regulatory initiatives to shape the future of rail safety in Aotearoa, influencing policy and system-wide safety outcomes.

Role type

Senior strategic advisor (rail safety regulation)

Builds

Evidence-based, risk-informed regulatory frameworks and operational guidance for New Zealand's rail network

Domain

Public sector / Transport / Rail Safety Regulation

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic thinking, regulatory systems expertise, policy framework knowledge, executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, program leadership, systems thinking, decision influence

Preferred skills

Transport/rail/infrastructure sector experience, performance monitoring, risk management, regulatory assurance

Responsibilities

Leading strategic initiatives to improve regulatory performance, developing business plans and reporting frameworks, preparing executive papers and strategic reports, representing the team in governance groups, building partnerships with government and industry, translating legislative priorities into operational guidance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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