Job Opportunities in New Zealand

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.

Our purpose | To tatou Kaupapa

We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. Our role is important: to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people.

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals.

What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.

Come join us

We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.

Jump in the waka - make history with us.

About our group | Mō te roopu

We regulate activity across the climate, land & ocean environments to enable New Zealand to sustainably utilise its natural resources, protect its environment and meet its international obligations.

We manage applications and decision-making processes and operate the register that allows carbon units to be traded. We ensure that obligations are met through our confident application of the legislative frameworks we operate under.

We do all of this effectively, efficiently, fairly and transparently, in order to be a trusted independent regulator.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are looking for an Advisor (potentially 2) to join our team on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2025 to assist us with the processing of applications under the Fast-track Approvals Bill and other resource management legislation.

You will be exposed to a wide range of opportunities in this role. This includes supporting Senior Advisors with the processing of applications in a timely manner and in accordance with statutory requirements, basic GIS map making to support required documents, maintaining good stakeholder relationships, website communications and undertaking procurement for services and contract management.

About you | Mōhou ake

We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.

• A tertiary qualification, preferably specialising in resource management, natural sciences or a related field
  

• Clear, concise written and oral communication
  

• GIS experience is desirable
  

• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and achieve results in tight deadlines
  

• Good level of MS Office application skills
  

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude
  

• Ability to relate to a wide range of people
  

• Able to focus on details under pressure
  

What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:

• flexible working culture
  

• three paid ‘Board holidays’ in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
  

• an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
  

• in-house Māori cultural capability building programme
  

• learning opportunities, including the annual Science Symposium
  

• active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
  

• EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
  

Salary range

$69,879 - $104,819 per annum (midpoint $87,349).

This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.

Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.

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For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.

We are open to supporting inter agency secondments. If possible, please discuss the prospect of joining us with your current manager, before submitting your application.

Applications close | Rā Katinga

5pm, 15 November 2024