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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

This role is based in our Wellington office. While we're happy to consider work-from-home arrangements, this role is not designed for full-time remote working.

Typical day in the life of this role

• Supporting application and hearing processes by coordinating logistics, managing financial documentation, responding to enquiries, and working closely with internal teams, decision-makers, and external stakeholders.

• Current areas of primary focus
  Providing administrative and coordination support across application processes; managing hearings and meetings; maintaining document systems; supporting financial tracking and cost recovery; and ensuring smooth delivery of regulatory processes.

• What success looks like
  Efficient, well-organised hearings and application processes; high-quality, timely administration support; strong stakeholder relationships; and continuous improvement of systems and processes to enhance team effectiveness

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.

• Required skills and experience

• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-focused, with a commitment to high-quality work.

• A sound decision-maker who takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities, pressure, and deadlines.

• Experienced in administrative support and confident juggling multiple tasks.

• Technically confident, with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems.

• Accurate and deadline-focused when processing financial documents.

• A clear, professional communicator with a strong customer-service focus.

• A positive team contributor who supports others and helps improve processes.

• Competence with Microsoft Office and administrative systems

• `Nice to have' but non-essential skills

• Experience working with statutory bodies or within the public sector

• Familiarity with document management or workflow systems

• Understanding of machinery of government processes

• Experience supporting hearings, panels, or formal decision-making processes

• Experience working in customer-focused service environments

• An interest in science, environmental regulation, or international regulation

What's in it for you | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou

There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:

• flexible working culture

• three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks' annual leave

• $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 Maori cultural capability building programme

• learning opportunities, including the annual EPA 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

$62,358 - $93,536 per annum (midpoint $77,947).

This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this 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

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