Senior Advisor Regulatory Systems

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. We make a difference by helping to protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions, based on mātauranga and science evidence. 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. We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.

**About our group | Mō te roopu**:
Our Regulatory Systems team helps to bring the EPA’s vision to life by developing the EPA’s regulatory frameworks and delivering on the EPAs responsibilities and strategic direction.

Our kaupapa helps the EPA to protect the environment by providing thought leadership for our regulatory system and driving the delivery of the EPA’s regulatory work programme.

The protection of the environment sits at the heart of every decision we make. We’re a passionate and connected crew, who aren’t shy of putting in the mahi to achieve meaningful outcomes for our people and the environment.

We look forward to welcoming new people into our waka.

**About the role | Mō te tūnga**:
We are looking for a Senior Advisor to provide expert specialist regulatory advice for the EPA by supporting complex policy programmes on complicated issues with significant sensitivity and risk. Of particular focus is how the EPA continually improves its regulatory performance to influence improved environmental protection and reduced regulatory risk.

**About you | Mōhou ake**:
Ideally you will have strategic policy and/or regulatory systems experience, with experience in the natural resources sector preferred. Alongside this, we are looking for an individual with a range of skills and capabilities including:

- Experience in regulatory policy development and implementation
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to and influence change across the public sector in regulatory matters
- Proven background in regulatory stewardship and managing regulatory risks
- Experience in connecting and bringing people, networks and perspectives together across a regulatory environment
- Seasoned professional experience in the public sector
- Sound knowledge of the machinery of Government
- Experience with the HSNO Act desirable (Hazardous Substances and New Organisms)
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant area of expertise (environmental management, science, public policy, economics or law)

**What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**:
There are a range of benefits our people value:

- A genuine flexible working culture
- Flexible sick leave provisions
- $400 non-taxable payment to eligible employees to enable an at-home flexible working set up
- Supportive and caring colleagues who are focused on making a difference to our slice of paradise in Aotearoa
- Our annual EPA Environment Day, where we get out into the community to support environmental initiatives
- Relocation packages for those moving to NZ from overseas
- In-house te ao Māori capability building programme
- Learning opportunities on a variety of topics including an annual Science Symposium
- An active social club, and a range of groups and support networks that cater to the diverse interests of our people
- Organisation wide awards to recognise individual and team effort.

**Salary range**:
$100,779 - $151,169 per annum (midpoint $125,974). This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.

Please note: your cover letter will form a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to the requirements for this role and tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa and motivations for this role.

**Applications close | Rā Katinga **:Sunday 5pm, 1 December 2024.