Chief Advisor - Regulatory Operations (Wellington)
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 group
The Regulatory Operations Group's (RO) core functions include licensing, engaging and educating through audits, inspections, investigation and enforcement. ROG ensures Maritime's front-line activity is evidence based, intelligence led and risk focused and MNZ is able to better understand the causes of non-compliance and to effectively deliver on our vision.
Te tūnga | The role
The Chief Advisor Regulatory Operations is a key third tier, reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations, and working directly with the Regulatory Operations Senior Leadership Team.
The core responsibilities of the Chief Advisor include:
Provide intellectual leadership on regulatory matters
Support the Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations to ensure RO delivers on Maritime NZ's organisational strategy
Provide advice and assurance to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Maritime NZ Board
Lead and support engagement and influencing activities regarding regulatory operational matters within Maritime NZ, and with other external stakeholders
Nōu te rourou | What you bring
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
Proven experience, knowledge and passion for understanding and implementing regulatory excellence, including a track record in improving regulatory practice, systems and processes within organisations
Ability to think strategically and identify themes and issues emerging from a range of competing information and be comfortable working with change and uncertainty
Proven experience providing thought leadership, mentoring and coaching of staff within a team and organisation
Demonstrated situational awareness and organisational and political nous, including the ability to think at a national and system wide level and translate it into future focused deliverables
Significant experience and knowledge of the machinery of Government and the decision making processes including successful experience working in a range of regulatory environments with Chief Executives, Boards, Senior Manager and Ministers
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 MNZ 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 why we love working here.
Salary range $161,542 to $197,440+ depending on skills and experience + superannuation.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
Applications for this role close 15th August 2024 at 5.00pm. 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 careers@maritimenz.govt.nz
