Advisor Regulatory Process

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Extra leave days between Christmas and

EPA Environment Day

Māori cultural capability program

Learning opportunities through EPA Sym

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington is seeking three Advisors to help process applications under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 and other resource management legislation. Based in our Wellington office, we welcome flexible arrangements but this role is not designed for full-time remote work.

Applicants should have a tertiary qualification and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification and strong written and oral communication.
• GIS experience is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process applications under legislation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Support Application Leads with processing and document preparation.
• Basic GIS mapping to support required documents.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and website communications.
• Procurement for services and contract management.

Skills

Clear written & verbal communication

GIS experience

MS Office skills

Ability to work under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in resource management or natural sciences

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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, mātauranga, 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 | Mō 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 | Mō 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.

We are looking for three Advisor to join our team to assist us with the processing of applications under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 and other resource management legislation.

You will be exposed to a wide range of opportunities in this role. This includes supporting Application Leads with the processing of applications in a timely manner and in accordance with statutory requirements, basic GIS map making to support required documents, maintaining good stakeholder relationships, website communications and undertaking procurement for services and contract management.

About you | Mōhou ake

• A tertiary qualification, preferably specialising in resource management, natural sciences or a related field
• Clear, concise written and oral communication
• GIS experience is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and achieve results in tight deadlines
• Good level of MS Office application skills
• A positive ‘can do' attitude
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Able to focus on details under pressure

What's in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 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 ($200 for fixed term roles)
• 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 EPA 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. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.

Applications close

5pm, 24 September 2026

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

For more information, please contact [e-mail] 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.