Senior 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 one of several teams in the Regulatory Frameworks Group. It is a diverse and skilled team that provides a vital link across Maritime NZ and the Maritime sector. The team is responsible for the overall regulatory policy framework, development and maintenance of maritime rules and implementation oversights. Its work covers varied and fascinating subject matter delivering regulatory policy outcomes in areas ranging from from decarbonisation, emerging technologies, workforce improvements and safety at sea to working with stakeholders and across government.

Te tūnga | The role

We are looking for solutions focused, big picture policy thinkers, with ability to look at options outside the obvious. You will be an experienced policy professional who enjoys making connections and are keen to contribute your skills and experience across teams and the organisation.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring 

• Proven experience and knowledge of regulatory and/or policy design
• Experience implementing regulatory policy would be an advantage
• A knowledge of regulatory reform processes would be an advantage
• Project oversight experience
• Sound experience in an advisory or analyst role within central government
• Strong analytical abilities
• Experience providing advice to wide range of audiences, to translate principles into action/application
• Experience contributing and taking the lead in policy projects and programmes of work
• 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 and commitment to a positive team culture

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

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We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Monday 14^th July 2025.  Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions please e-mail Jo Attewell at jo.attewell@maritimenz.govt.nz