Advisor Hazardous Substances Applications

Environmental Protection Authority NZ; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 77.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Environmental Protection Authority NZ, based in Wellington, is seeking an Advisor to provide advice on the import and manufacture of hazardous substances and to engage with applicants and decision makers on statutory processes.

You will manage a busy workload across multiple regulatory streams, build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, and communicate complex information clearly to support timely, evidence-based decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in regulatory systems and processes.
• Experience with Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 or similar legislation.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and reporting skills; strong customer service.
• Self-motivated, able to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Attention to detail with sound judgement and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Ability to analyse technical material, identify risks and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Provide advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers for import and manufacture of hazardous substances.
• Liaise with stakeholders on statutory decision making.
• Manage a busy workload across multiple legislation and work streams.
• Build strong, positive connections with customers and stakeholders.
• Communicate complex information clearly to support decisions.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory systems

Hazardous Substances Act experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Regulatory analysis

Work under pressure

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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), 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 | Mô te roopu

The purpose of the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Group is to manage consent, application and reassessment processes.

About the role | Mô te tūnga

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.

This role includes providing advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers for the import and manufacture of hazardous substances; and liaison with a range of stakeholders (including submitters, applicants and other government agencies) on statutory decision making.

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.

If you have experience and skills in hazardous substances regulation, environmental management or regulatory science, this is the role for you.

About you | Mŧou ake

We are looking for someone who has a range of qualities that may include:

• experience inregulatorysystems, with a relevant tertiary qualification preferable
• experienceworkingwith the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Ozone Layer Protection Act, the Import and Export Restrictions Act 1988, or similar
• excellentcommunication, relationship building and reporting skills, with a desire to deliver great customer service as part of our role as a proactive regulator
• self-motivated, driven to deliver under pressure, able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities, and achieve results within tight deadlines
• have strong attention to detail, while applying sound judgement, common sense and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• a provenabilityto analyse technical material, comprehend information, identify and manages risks, and communicate it simply
• the ability to work, and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines

Every day is different, so you will need to be flexible and adaptable.

What’s in it for you | Ngā aŁahuatanga kei a mʊtou

The role provides plenty of variety, interesting and challenging opportunities, working with colleagues focused on making a difference. You will be joining a close-knit and supportive HSNO group who are focused and dedicated to our work and whānau.

There are a range of benefits that our people value:

• flexible working culture
• three additional annual leave days between Christmas and New Years
• $400 gross payment to help you set up working at home($200 for fixed-term under 12 months)
• 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

$77,045- $115,567 per annum (midpoint $96,306).

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.

Applications will only be considered from those who have the entitlement to legally work in New Zealand and who are already located in New Zealand.

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, 19 October 2026

We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage