Principal Adviser, Water

Commerce Commission New Zealand

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Requirements of the role

As a Principal Adviser, you’ll provide strategic and technical leadership in the development and implementation of the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) regime. You’ll work closely with the Head of Water and engage with ministries, regulators and stakeholders to provide high-quality advice and support effective regulatory outcomes.

Your work could include leading the Commission’s enhanced regulatory oversight of Tiaki Wai and supporting the evolution of water regulation across New Zealand. You will lead complex regulatory work programmes, developing monitoring and oversight approaches that strengthen transparency, accountability and independent scrutiny of water service providers’ performance and investment decisions. This includes ensuring major infrastructure investment is evidence-based, delivers value for money for consumers, and contributes to better, more reliable water services over time.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of water regulation in New Zealand. The regime is designed to be flexible and proportionate, giving us a broad range of regulatory tools and flexibility in how we apply them, in a sector that is evolving.

Join a purpose-driven team committed to making a difference, who are ready to tackle challenging work alongside great people. In addition to leading complex projects, you’ll be willing to roll up your sleeves and contribute to delivery yourself.

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Location

Wellington, Auckland

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Economics, Energy, Engineering, Government, Legal, Project manager, Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy

Working pattern

Flexible working

Closing Date

29/11/2026