Our purpose | To tatou Kaupapa
We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), 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. We are passionate people working as one EPA to encourage big ideas and bold goals.
What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come. 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
The Communications and Customer team is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides leadership and support in the areas of external communications and media management, corporate communications and publications, ministerial and government engagement, and share information with the public through official correspondence and customer contact centre.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
You will be joining a team of communications experts based in our office in Wellington’s central city.
Telling our stories using social media will be a focus, along with sharing the work of kaimahi internally. You will also support other exciting external communications.
You will receive ongoing mentoring from the senior members of your team to ensure you develop and shine in this role.
The successful candidate will have some communications experience. In this role you will:
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manage our social media, including sourcing, developing and writing content; monitoring and reporting; and generating insights
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contribute to our internal communications
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partner with other teams to plan and deliver communications across channels
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support our communications administration
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contribute to e-newsletters and corporate documents
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for an individual with a range of skills and capabilities. If you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.
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Ideally at least two years’ communication experience
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Ability to creatively use language to communicate science and environmental topics
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A nose for fabulous social media content
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Basic social media reporting and analytical skills
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Initiative and problem-solving skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Good attention to detail
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An eye for visual storytelling
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Ability to manage a diverse workload
What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
There are a range of benefits that our people value:
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Flexible working culture
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Flexible sick leave provisions
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Three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
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$400 non-taxable payment for home flexible working set up
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Paid annual EPA Environment Day supporting the community on environmental initiatives
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In-house Māori cultural capability building programme
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Learning opportunities including the annual EPA Symposium
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Active social club and a diverse range of groups and support networks
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Organisation wide awards recognising both individual and team effort.
Salary range
$71,618 - $107,426 per annum (midpoint 89,522).
This is the full salary range. Appointments will likely be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience. An appointment at the midpoint assumes 100% competency in the role, with the full band covering a range of 80% - 120%.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter.
Please note: your cover letter will form a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to the requirements for this role and tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa and motivations for the role.
View the Position Description for further information, please contact recuit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.
Applications close | Rā Katinga
5pm, Wednesday 2 July 2025.