CareerPlan

Advisor Office of Radiation Safety

WellingtonFull-time$82k2026-07-29 → 2026-11-14

Core

Regulate the safe use of radiation sources across New Zealand through licensing, inspections, investigations, and stakeholder engagement.

Role type

Regulatory Advisor (Radiation Safety)

Builds

Radiation safety framework, regulatory decisions, and compliance enforcement

Domain

Public Safety / Nuclear & Radiation Regulation

Required skills

Radiation safety principles, regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, critical thinking, technical advice, stakeholder engagement, inspection execution, compliance enforcement

Preferred skills

Postgraduate study in radiation physics, professional body membership, investigation experience

Technologies

Radiation safety legislation, regulatory tools

Responsibilities

Assess and process radiation licence, consent, and import/export applications; Conduct inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities; Research and provide technical advice for regulatory decisions; Contribute to regulatory improvements and process refinement; Build relationships with regulated parties and stakeholders