Manager Regulatory Policy

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 matauranga 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 | Mo te roopu**:
Our Regulatory Policy 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 around regulatory policy 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 | Mo te tunga**:
We are looking for a Manager to lead the EPA's approach to regulatory policy development and implementation including regulatory practices, procedures and policies through continuous improvement. With the support of the Principal Advisors, you will manage complex regulatory policy programmes on complicated issues with significant sensitivity and risk and provides frank policy advice.

**About you | Mohou ake**

Ideally you will have 10+ years' experience advising on matters of strategic, regulatory and/or operational policy in local or central government (as a guideline)

Alongside this, we are looking for an individual with a range of skills and capabilities including:

- Strong knowledge of policy frameworks and policy development process
- Excellent policy craft with experience of implementing operational policy
- Solid knowledge of machinery of government processes, including the role of the regulator and regulatory practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence change across the public sector in regulatory matters
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant area of expertise (e.g. environmental management or analysis, science, public policy, economics or law)
- Critical ability, including problem solving and analysis
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a high degree of EQ and a collaborative working style

**What's in it for you | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou**:
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 Maori 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 | $140,080 - $210,120 per annum (midpoint $175,100). 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 | Ra Katinga**Friday 5pm, 28 February 2025.