Regulatory Advisor, Space Regulatory Systems
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Tēnei tūranga – About the role
The New Zealand Space Agency is the lead government agency for space policy and regulation relating to space activities in New Zealand. The unit sits within the Labour, Science & Enterprise group.
Our responsibilities are:
- Regulation of space activities
- Supporting rocket launches
- Enabling space-related business, science and innovation
- Space policy and strategy
We are committed to the peaceful, safe, secure and responsible use of space.
Read more about the Space Agency:
The Regulatory Advisor is a team member position within the New Zealand Space Agency. The Regulatory Advisor contributes to safe and secure space-related activity from New Zealand primarily through their responsibilities for the permitting and licensing function.
Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role
Personal specifications
- Ability to understand, use and explain legislation and regulations, and familiarity with regulatory processes
- Knowledge and understanding of risk-based government regulatory systems
- An ability to identify issues or risks, escalate appropriately and make recommendations for action or change
- An eye for detail
- Skilful communication of complex information in a clear and succinct manner
- Aptitude for working with ambiguity, translating policy objectives into practical, actionable steps and following through to completion
- A flexible approach to work as changes to priorities and direction arise, and an ability to cope with such situations
- The ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including peers, people-leaders, senior managers, other agency staff members and external stakeholders
- Energy, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to work for the benefit of New Zealanders
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- A tertiary qualification or relevant experience
- Must be a NZ citizen or hold a residence class visa
- Police vetting (yes/no)
Desirable:
- Experience undertaking regulatory assessments and preparing advice on licencing decisions.
Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables
Responsibilities of this position are expected to change over time as the Space Agency responds to changing needs. The incumbent will need the flexibility, agility and resilience to adapt and develop as the environment continues to evolve.
Delivers quality results which contribute to the New Zealand Space Agency’s vision and regulatory responsibilities.
The Regulatory Advisor will be required to deliver results in the following areas:
- Ensure the accurate receipting and timely assessment of payload permit, high-altitude licence, facility licence and launch licence applications
- Engage and effectively communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, including to ensure that risks are identified, communicated and appropriately mitigated
- Communicate accurate and timely information to applicants and other external parties or agencies that may make enquiries regarding licensing and permitting requirements
- Provide clear, accurate and well-reasoned advice on operational issues, and communicate complex issues and concepts succinctly to the Manager and in formal briefings to the Minister
- Capture records appropriately to ensure that documentary evidence is retained, the regulatory knowledge base is enhanced and legislated responsibilities are met
- Maintain New Zealand’s Register of Space Objects in line with international obligations, including pre- and post- launch notifications
- As needed, monitor, assess and report on regulated parties’ compliance with the Act, regulations, licence and/or permit conditions
- Respond to OIAs, parliamentary questions and other regulatory reporting requirements in a timely and accuratemanner
- Provide wider support and advice to the Space Agency’s work programme as required.
Self-management
- Carry out the agreed work, using initiative to coordinate work with others, resolve issues and manage risks
- Model MBIE’s values
- Act with honesty and integrity
- Welcome feedback and proactively identify potential areas for development
- Cope well with ambiguity and change, demonstrate resilience.
Relationship Management
- Confidently manage day-to-day engagement with launch and payload operators on licensing, permit and operational matters.
Wellbeing, health & safety
- Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives.
- Ensures own and others safety at all times.
- Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting.
- Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion.
- Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation.
Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry
The Regulatory Advisor position reports to the Manager, Space Regulatory Systems within the Science and Space branch. The branch sits within the Labour, Science and Enterprise group.
To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand
Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose, Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
To Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi. Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.
As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders. We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).
Ngā matatau – Our competencies
Cultivates innovation We create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful by challenging the status quo generating new and creative ideas and translating them into workable solutions.
Nimble learning We are curious and actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems by learning as we go when facing new situations and challenges.
Customer focus We build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions by listening and gaining insights into the needs of the communities we serve and actively seeking and responding to feedback.
Decision quality We make quality and timely decisions that shape the future for our communities and keep the organisation moving forward by relying on an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make valid and reliable decisions.
Action oriented We step up, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with purpose, urgency and discipline by taking responsibility, ownership and action on challenges, and being accountable for the results.
Collaborates We connect, working together to build partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to meet shared objectives by gaining trust and support of others; actively seeking the views, experiences, and opinions of others and by working co-operatively with others across MBIE, the public sector and external stakeholder groups.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti). Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All. The principles of Te Tiriti - including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work. MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.
Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service
Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.
In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.
What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission
