Senior Regulatory Analyst at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Capability, Judgement, Data Analysis, Policy, Strategy, Regulatory Disclosures, Performance Analysis, Frameworks, Methodologies, Compliance, Data Collection, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Collaboration, Attention To Detail

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! As the water sector enters a newly regulated environment, Watercare is building a high‑performing Economic Regulation team to shape the systems, frameworks and reporting that will guide our organisation in this next chapter. We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Senior Regulatory Analyst to help design and deliver Watercare’s regulatory disclosures, performance analysis, and core regulatory processes. This is a unique opportunity to influence a once‑in‑a‑generation regulatory shift, working at the intersection of data, policy, strategy and sector change. Job Description He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role As Senior Regulatory Analyst, you will play a key role in developing the methodologies, frameworks, and processes that underpin Watercare’s regulatory reporting — including Information Disclosure and other compliance requirements. Working closely with teams across the business, you will ensure Watercare provides high‑quality evidence, rigorous analysis, and credible regulatory submissions. You will build repeatable, efficient processes for data collection and analysis, support price‑quality and service‑quality analysis, and provide expert advice on regulatory obligations and performance risks. You’ll also help uplift regulatory understanding across the organisation and support the development of junior team members. What You’ll Be Doing Lead analysis and contribute to the development of regulatory disclosures, frameworks and methodologies Deliver high‑quality, defensible evidence for regulatory reporting and submissions Engage with reviewers and stakeholders to ensure quality standards are met Build efficient, repeatable processes for data collection, analysis and information management Analyse current and future performance against financial, service, and regulatory measures Assess risks and opportunities and support teams to manage compliance Provide expert advice on regulatory rules, obligations and performance implications Champion economic regulation and help build organisational capability Mentor junior staff and support the growth of the Economic Regulation team Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you You will bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement, and the ability to engage confidently across technical, operational and senior‑leadership audiences. Specifically, you’ll have: A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline Several years’ experience in business analysis, continuous improvement, regulatory or infrastructure environments High numerical, verbal and analytical capability, with strong evidence‑assessment and data‑quality skills Advanced Excel and strong competency with data analysis tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills High attention to detail and a structured, organised way of working Confidence engaging with senior leaders and technical experts A proactive, adaptable approach and comfort working in an evolving regulatory environment Experience with project management or quality‑assurance processes is an advantage Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

The Senior Regulatory Analyst will play a key role in developing methodologies, frameworks, and processes for regulatory reporting, including Information Disclosure and compliance requirements. This involves building efficient processes for data collection, supporting price-quality and service-quality analysis, and providing expert advice on regulatory obligations.