Secondment Opportunity - Regulatory Reviews

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Take on a short-term secondment as Senior or Principal Advisor to support regulatory reviews at the Ministry for Regulation in Wellington. The role runs until August 2026, with flexibility on timing. You will join the Reviews and System Capability group in a small, collaborative, can-do team that focuses on quality and impact. What matters most: clear written and spoken communication, experience across government, strong policy analysis, hands-on delivery in a fast paced environment, and readiness to roll up your sleeves. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight cross-government work and concrete regulatory outcomes, confirm your availability, apply early via the Apply Now button, and email questions to [email protected]. Applications close March 15, 2026.

Secondment Opportunity

Are you a skilled policy professional looking for a meaningful short-term opportunity? We are seeking a Senior or Principal Advisor to support our upcoming regulatory reviews.

About the Ministry

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

This role sits within our Reviews and System Capability business group. You'll be part of a team working on one of our regulatory reviews. We're looking for someone who can be available quickly, up until August 2026 - although we are also keen to hear from you if you have a slightly different timeframe in mind.

To learn more about regulatory reviews, see our website.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Has experience working across government agencies

• Is analytical and brings policy expertise

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers high-quality outputs

• Is hands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves.

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.

Please see the attached job descriptions:
Senior Advisor, Reviews and System Capability
Principal Advisor, Reviews and System Capability

How to apply:

Please click the 'Apply Now' button and provide all the required information.

Applications close on Sunday, 15 March 2026

Please note, we will review applications as they come in and may interview candidates earlier than the closing date. If you're interested, please get your application in as soon as you can.

For any questions please contact: [email protected]