General Manager - Market Regulation
Wellington
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The Commerce Commission | Te Komihana Tauhokohoko is an independent Crown entity with a clear purpose: ensuring markets work well for New Zealanders. Our work shapes the markets we interact with every day, from the grocery aisle to telecommunications, fuel and beyond, and we take that responsibility seriously. To help us achieve this, we are seeking an inspired leader to join our executive team as General Manager, Market Regulation.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and leading the branch responsible for regulatory outcomes across some of our most significant and fast-evolving sectors: telecommunications, fuel, dairy, the retail payment system, and groceries. With a number of these regimes still maturing, this is a consequential role at a pivotal moment for the Commission.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be an experienced, people-centred leader, energised by complexity and motivated by public impact. You will bring expertise in setting future-focused strategy and a strong record of building high-integrity relationships across government, regulated entities, and consumer groups. You will lead with confidence in a high-profile, analytically rigorous environment. As a member of the executive team, you will contribute to collective leadership and our "One Commission" culture.
We are also looking for someone who brings:
- Expertise in leading in a regulatory, policy or market-facing context, with success in enabling and aligning high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of economic regulation, market analysis or competition policy, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
- Experience at senior executive level, reporting to a Board, balancing strategic leadership with operational delivery.
- A strong grasp of the machinery of government and experience working effectively with and around the public sector.
- The people leadership capability and emotional intelligence to role model the Commission's values and develop clear career pathways for your people.
If shaping markets and protecting consumers at a national level through exceptional leadership appeals to you, this is a rare opportunity.