Senior Regulatory Analyst

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.

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.