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.
Jump in the waka - make history with us.
About our group | Mō te roopu
The purpose of the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Group is to manage consent application and reassessment processes.
This role includes providing advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers, and to conduct delegated decision making for the manufacture and import of hazardous substances, the import or release new organisms; the reassessment of hazardous substances; the import and export of hazardous waste and ozone depleting substances; liaison with a range of stakeholders (including submitters, applicants and other government and international agencies) on statutory decision making.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
We are looking for a new Advisor to join the team! If you have experience and skills in permitting/consenting, environmental management or regulatory science, this is the role for you.
As an Advisor, you will be required to manage a busy workload of applications, work across a range of legislation and work streams, and contribute to the success of the EPA. You will be required to build strong, positive connections with customers, and your ability to communicate effectively is essential.
Every day is different, so you will need to be flexible and adaptable.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for someone who has a range of qualities that may include:
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a relevant tertiary qualification, post-graduate preferable
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experience working with environmental legislation or international agreements.
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excellent communication, relationship building and reporting skills, with a desire to deliver great customer service as part of our role as a proactive regulator
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a supportive, positive attitude – willing to turn your hand to any task you are given
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self-motivated, driven to deliver under pressure, able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities, and achieve results within tight deadlines
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have strong attention to detail, while applying sound judgement, common sense and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
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a proven ability to analyse technical material, comprehend information, identify and manages risks, and communicate it simply
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Have the ability to work, and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines
What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:
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flexible working culture
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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 to help you set up working at home
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an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with 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 and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
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EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
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relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.
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
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.
View the Position Description
For more information, please contact [email protected] 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, 11 July 2025
We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage
