Safety Camera Advisor

• Contribute towards road user behaviour change through effective enforcement

• Be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and supportive team

• Unique opportunity to support the reduction of deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and Te Rōpū Waeture - the Regulatory Services groups aim is to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator.

The Safety Camera Advisor role is part of the Safety Camera System, which is responsible for operating a network of safety cameras that encourages road users to abide by road rules (such as speed limits) and contribute towards a reduction in deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads.

This is a unique opportunity to use your regulatory judgment and critical thinking to investigate non-compliances detected by safety cameras. As a Safety Camera Advisor, you will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory outcomes are achieved across all safety camera non-compliance, in alignment with Tū ake, Tū maia, the Waka Kotahi regulatory strategy, as well as appropriate operational policy and frameworks.

Key to your success will be your strong communication skills, proactive approach, and the ability to positively influence and engage stakeholders. You will be self-driven, customer focused and ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders will fit well with us.

Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Apply regulatory judgment based on the risk and complexity of the non-compliance to determine the appropriate decision outcome

• Provide support required for the road user (including referral to external support services) to support road user behaviour change

• Assist with responses to information requests, including briefings to Safety Camera Systems managers and requests made under the Official Information Act

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Ko koe tēnei | About you  

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a regulatory, compliance and/or enforcement environment

• Experience in applying legislation, strategy and policy to decision making in a complex regulatory environment

• Proven ability to build rapport and effectively manage a range of external and internal relationships

• Experience applying considerations of equity and cultural context (including Te Ao Maori principles) to regulatory decision-making

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail with an ability to assess complex information

• Proven ability to translate technical information into articulate reports and documentation

• Able to obtain and maintain an Enforcement Officer warrant (under section s208A of the Land Transport Act 1998)

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in a regulatory compliance environment.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector. 

Ko wai mātou | About us  

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time. 

Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.  

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply for this Job’ to upload your CV and cover letter.

Please note the successful applicant will be subject to a traffic offence history check.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: [email protected]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.