Regulatory system capability
Building stronger regulation through capability, collaboration, and guidance
Overview
The Ministry for Regulation is committed to building the capability of those who design, operate, and govern New Zealand’s regulatory systems.
Regulatory leaders and practitioners need:
- a sound understanding of regulatory principles and frameworks
- the capability to design and deliver effective regulatory interventions
- judgement and adaptability to achieve good outcomes.
The Regulatory System Capability (RSC) team at the Ministry supports regulators by providing practical resources, guidance and the support they need to help them deliver better regulatory outcomes.
The RSC team:
- supports regulators to adopt good practice principles for designing and delivering regulation
- ensures people have the guidance and tools they need to build regulatory capability
- connects regulators with other practitioners, regulatory leaders and communities of practice
- enables regulators to build innovative, agile regulatory solutions.
Regulatory practice essentials
To support consistent regulatory practice across New Zealand, we’ve developed a series of online learning modules. The modules were co-designed with over 60 subject matter experts from across the public sector.
The modules include real-world examples of common regulatory challenges and provide a shared language and standards for regulators to work from — all helping to build a strong foundation in good regulatory practice.
Access the learning modules in RegRoom
In addition, we have developed a series of 10 quick guides that explain the foundations of good regulatory practice.
The guides are designed for people who are new to regulatory practice.
Communities of practice
We are developing communities of practice where regulators can connect, share ideas and learn from each other. These communities will also support the growth of regulatory knowledge, skills, and a shared understanding of what good regulatory practice is
Find out more about our communities of practice
Connect with the RSC team
If you are a senior leader with resources to share or want to strengthen your group's regulatory capability and leadership, get in touch. We’d love to connect you with the right support.