Regulatory system capability
We help regulatory leaders and practitioners across New Zealand build their capability.
Building capability across government
One of the main objectives for the Ministry is to build and support good regulatory practice across the public sector. We know that regulatory leaders and practitioners all need to:
- understand and be able to implement best practice principles for regulation
- know the steps to take to get things done
- have the know-how to get good results, even when things go in unexpected directions.
The Regulatory System Capability (RSC) team at the Ministry provides regulators with the resources and support they need to achieve these things. We want to invest in, and grow, the capability of the people who design, operate and govern our regulatory systems.
The RSC team is focused on:
- supporting regulators to adopt good practice principles for regulation
- ensuring people have the guidance and tools they need to build their regulatory capability
- connecting regulators with other practitioners, leaders and networks
- enabling regulators to build innovative, agile regulatory solutions together.
Regulatory practice essentials
As part of our work to create a more consistent regulatory practice across New Zealand, the Ministry has developed a range of online learning modules, in collaboration with over 60 subject matter experts in regulatory agencies across the public sector. These are intended to help regulators better understand the foundations of good regulatory practice. They share practical examples of the real-life challenges regulators face and give regulators a common language and standards to work from. Access them in RegRoom.
Access the online learning modules through RegRoom
Our Quick Guides set the Ministry’s expectations around regulatory practice in a format that is easily understood. The guides are designed for people who are new to regulatory practice.
Get started with our quick guides
Communities of practice
We are developing communities of practice where regulators can connect, share ideas and learn from each other. These communities also support the growth of regulatory knowledge, skills, and shared understanding of what good practice looks like.
Find out more about our communities of practice
Connect with the RSC team
If you’re a senior leader who has good regulatory practice resources to share, or you want to take a proactive approach to uplifting the regulatory capability or leadership of your group, contact us for a discussion about what resources and support we can connect you to. Get in touch with the team at systemcapability@regulation.govt.nz.