Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$110k–$172k/yr
Are you a skilled policy professional looking for a meaningful short-term opportunity? Contribute to improving regulatory outcomes for New Zealanders. Collaborate across government in high-performing supported teams. We …
Skills: Policy development, Regulatory review, Strategic advice, Stakeholder engagement, Communication
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$127k–$169k/yr
Join a collaborative and high performing organisation Lead key pieces of work to help drive the organisation forward Fixed-term role based in central Wellington About the Ministry for Regulation The Ministry for Regulati…
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand • Hybrid
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You will contribute to large sector reviews and respond to regulatory issues raised through the Red Tape Tipline. The role involves delivering high-quality advice and solutions across a wide range of regulatory matters within a collaborative team.
Candidates must possess policy expertise from at least two different agencies, preferably including regulatory or economic experience. You should be able to apply structured policy frameworks effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Are you a skilled policy professional looking for a meaningful short-term opportunity?
Contribute to improving regulatory outcomes for New Zealanders.
Collaborate across government in high-performing supported teams.
We are seeking two secondees at the Senior or Principal level to join us for 6 to 12 months. These roles are based in central Wellington.
About the Ministry for Regulation
The Ministry for Regulation is a small government agency with a big job to do.
We’re focused on lifting quality across all regulatory systems and supporting agencies with regulatory responsibilities to align with good practice. We want it to be easier for businesses to innovate, grow and comply, while still ensuring the benefits from regulation that we take for granted won’t change.
We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.
About the Role
Both of these roles sit within our Reviews and System Capability business group. As part of our Regulatory Reviews team, you’ll contribute to large sector reviews or respond to issues raised through the Red Tape Tipline. You’ll work at pace to deliver high-quality advice and solutions across a wide range of regulatory matters.
To learn more about the types of issues our team works on, check out our case studies on our website.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Brings policy expertise from at least two different agencies, preferably from at least one of the large regulatory or economic agencies
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Applies structured policy frameworks with confidence
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers high-quality outputs
Is hands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves.
Please see the attached job descriptions here:
Senior Advisor, Reviews and System Capability
Principal Advisor, Reviews and System Capability
What we can offer you
The opportunity to influence regulatory policy and public sector management
Direct involvement in a new central agency
A supportive team valuing diversity of thought and knowledge sharing
Flexible working options.
If you're ready to make an impact and work with a collaborative, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary range: dependent on skills and experience
$110,289 – $122,075 - $146,490 (Senior Advisor)
$129,685 - $143,628 - $172,352 (Principal Advisor)
How to apply:
Please click the 'Apply Now' button and provide all the necessary information, including which position you would like to be considered for.
We also welcome applications from candidates interested in fixed-term employment.
While we acknowledge that AI can be helpful, please make sure your CV and cover letter reflect your own voice and experiences.
Applications close on: Thursday, 20 August 2026
For any questions please contact: [email protected]
Better regulation – better outcomes
Good regulation benefits us all – we all drive on the left side of the road, we can trust that our food is safe to eat, and our innovators can get legal protections for their ideas. But poorly designed and implemented regulation makes it difficult for businesses to innovate and grow and adds cost to our economy. The Ministry was established on 1 March 2024, to strengthen New Zealand’s regulatory management system and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation. We are focused on lifting quality across all regulatory systems and supporting agencies with regulatory responsibilities to align with good practice. It is important New Zealand has sound regulatory settings to support a modern, open market economy.
View all jobs at Ministry for RegulationBetter regulation – better outcomes
Good regulation benefits us all – we all drive on the left side of the road, we can trust that our food is safe to eat, and our innovators can get legal protections for their ideas. But poorly designed and implemented regulation makes it difficult for businesses to innovate and grow and adds cost to our economy. The Ministry was established on 1 March 2024, to strengthen New Zealand’s regulatory management system and to improve regulatory quality, including the experience that New Zealanders have of complying with regulation. We are focused on lifting quality across all regulatory systems and supporting agencies with regulatory responsibilities to align with good practice. It is important New Zealand has sound regulatory settings to support a modern, open market economy.
View all jobs at Ministry for Regulation