Principal Advisor Regulatory Policy Design at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō mātou | About Us

Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future 

We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. 

Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ. 

Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thing 

Connect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purpose 

Courage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident  

Mō tō mātou Rōpū | About the team 

The Regulatory Policy Design team is responsible for the overall regulatory policy framework and its conceptual underpinnings. Its work covers varied and fascinating subject matter ranging from decarbonisation, emerging technologies, workforce improvements and safety at sea to working with stakeholders and across government on legislative reform. The team provides quality policy analysis and advice on legislation and the design of regulatory instruments including maritime and marine protection rules. They also work closely with our International Engagement and Coordination team to ensure that international developments are well integrated into the policy programme.

Te tūnga | The role

As the Principal Advisor Regulatory Policy Design you'll be responsible for providing quality insights, leadership and advice on matters relating to the design of regulatory policy. Working closely with the Manager Regulatory Policy Design you'll advise on and inform the development and maintenance of Maritime NZ's overall strategy as it relates to regulatory policy design.

You'll provide rigorous high-quality advice on the means of achieving the Government's desired outcomes for the maritime sector while taking the lead and project management of specific work programme items. You'll coach and mentor the wider Regulatory Policy Design team and provide analytical leadership over the work of a small group of Advisors in a way that enables them to produce high quality and timely advice.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring 

• Proven experience and knowledge of regulatory policy design
• Good understanding of project management and implementing legislation changes in a regulatory setting
• A good understanding of both primary and secondary legislative reform
• Experience providing advice to wide range of audiences, to translate principles into action/application
• Strong analytical skills and ability to problem-solve in complex environments with experience of using these to create insights that drive process improvement
• Ability to influence and provide support and subject matter leadership to peers and staff
• Experience contributing and taking the lead in projects and programmes of work involving multiple objectives and diverse stakeholders in a fast-changing environment
• Successful track record as a proactive and innovative thinker who is willing to involve others to look at problems from different perspectives and develop fresh solutions
• Aptitude for fostering positive working relationships with people across all levels of an organisation; collaborative working style with a strong user focus

Mōu | For you

Maritime NZ recognises and respects te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.  

We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our values. 

Upon joining us you'll receive a full range of benefits including Income Protection and Life Insurance so check out our full range on our careers page to find out more about why we love working here.

How to Apply

Please apply on-line directly through the Maritime NZ website by going to Careers at Maritime NZ. Here you can upload your CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

This role is permanent, full time with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and has an appointing range of $138,655 - $169,940 depending on skills and experience.

For any other enquiries please contact careers@mariitmenz.govt.nz.

Applications for this role close on Friday 24^th January 2025. 

Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.