Senior Operational Policy Analyst

Description

Senior Operational Policy Analysts (x2) | Fixed term to October 2026 | Full time | Wellington

Type : 2 Fixed Term role (until October 2026)Hours : Full timeLocation : WellingtonBusiness Group : Regulatory ServicesBranch : Regulatory and Identity ServicesSalary : $99,025 - $123,321

We're building something new for New Zealand : a regulatory system for online gambling.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a project that will establish how a currently-unregulated industry will be regulated in New Zealand.

As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst in our Operational Design team, you'll help turn policy into practice—designing the systems, processes, and compliance models that will bring new legislation and regulations to life.

What you'll do

Designing and delivering key regulatory processes, including a licensing system and auction.

Developing and implementing a compliance model to monitor and enforce the new regime.

Developing and implementing regulatory functions that support channelisation of consumers.

Working closely with policy, legal, and technical experts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What we're looking for

Doers with a strong knowledge of regulatory theory and practice.

Hands-on experience implementing change and / or implementing new organisational functions or services in complex environments.

Adaptive problem-solvers who thrive in ambiguity and can work at pace in a collaborative programme environment.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

Experience developing operational policy, processes, guidance and other work tools in a regulatory context.

Why join us

Be part of a pioneering initiative—this hasn't been done in New Zealand before.

Work with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team.

Make a real difference by setting the new regulator up to succeed.

If you're ready to take on a challenge that gives you a chance to shape a regulatory system for years to come, apply now.

Applications close : 5pm, Friday, 26 September 2025.For more information please contact : John Ong,

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