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, matauranga, 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 | Mo 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 | Mo te tunga
- Contribute to the development and implementation of business strategy and planning to deliver the teams core operational functions as well as ongoing continuous improvement
- Lead and develop the ETS Operations team
- Oversight of day-to-day ETS activities including in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register (the Register)
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, working closely with the other agencies involved in the ETS system.
- Working with our third-party vendor to operate the Register, including contract management
- Ensure EPA continues to uphold the integrity of the ETS operations under the Climate Change Response Act
About you | Mohou 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.
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing operational teams
- Comfortable navigating through uncertainty and guiding a team to success
- Experience working for a regulatory agency in the NZ Public Service beneficial
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience helping teams improve processes and creating a continuous improvement culture
- Minimum of five years' experience in a management role.
What's in it for you | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou
There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:
- flexible working culture
- three paid `Board holidays' in addition to four weeks' annual leave
- A one-off $400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home
- an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
- in-house te reo and tikanga Maori workshops
- 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
- relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.
Salary range
$131,955 - $197,933 per annum (midpoint $164,944).
This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.
How to apply | Me pehea 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 here
For more information, please contact [email protected] or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.
Applications close | Ra Katinga
Wednesday 18 June 2025
