• Lead competition strategy and shape national policy direction
• High-impact senior role in a purpose-driven public organisation
• Opportunity to mentor, influence, and work cross-agency

Are you passionate about fair markets and effective competition? Do you thrive on tackling complex policy and regulatory challenges that have real-world impact? A rare opportunity has opened for a senior expert to lead the thinking on policy issues within a high-performing public organisation that plays a critical role in shaping markets for the benefit of all New Zealanders.

About the Company & Culture:
This public sector organisation plays a critical role in regulating and improving market outcomes for New Zealanders. With a strong focus on transparency, integrity, and forward thinking, the team values bold ideas, collaboration, and high-quality work. You’ll be joining a purpose-led organisation committed to long-term, consumer-focused outcomes in complex regulated markets.

About the Role:
This newly created senior position reflects a strategic focus on market competitiveness and long-term outcomes for consumers. As the Chief Advisor you will:

• Be the lead internal expert on competition issues, influencing strategic decisions across a range of projects.
• Contribute directly to the organisation’s leadership thinking on how competition can be fostered and maintained.
• Provide expert economic and policy analysis, preparing advice and reports for senior executives and governance groups.
• Lead and shape new initiatives that promote efficient, innovative, and consumer-focused market outcomes.
• Stay across international developments and best practices in competition and regulation.
• Mentor and support the analytical capability of colleagues across the organisation.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across government, regulated industries, and advisory bodies.

About you:
You’re a strategic advisor with strong experience in applied competition or anti-trust law, economics, or policy. You’re delivery-focused, an excellent communicator, and comfortable working across disciplines and with senior stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in competition policy, regulatory economics, or anti-trust law (NZ or AU preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to influence direction and outcomes across multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Able to navigate complexity and provide clear, practical advice
• Familiarity with government processes and regulatory frameworks is desirable.

Why This Role?

• High impact: Influence markets and policy at a national level.
• Visible leadership: Be a go-to advisor for senior leadership and governance.
• Collaborative culture: Work in a supportive environment that values expertise and integrity.
• Balance and flexibility: Offices in Auckland and Wellington with flexible work options.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior professional to apply their competition expertise in a role that blends thought leadership, public service, and meaningful market impact.

If you’re ready to lead strategic thinking in a high-impact environment, APPLY today. Email Cindy Barthel at cindy.barthel@madison.co.nz for more information.