Lead Advisor Regulatory Development

5 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$150,000 per year

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We're looking for a Lead Advisor, Regulatory Development to lead regular updates to energy efficiency regulations and other instruments; ensuring minimum energy performance and labelling requirements for appliances and equipment keep pace with market and technological changes.

Your key priorities will be:

  • Ensuring the proposals for regulatory change are progressed in line with New Zealand's machinery of government processes.
  • Providing advice, including coaching and mentoring colleagues, in the design, development and drafting of regulatory instruments (regulations and rules).
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships key sector and government stakeholders and partners.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You'll be a highly effective communicator, and a relationship builder – with the ability to influence stakeholders on the implementation of energy efficient products.

In addition, you will bring:

  • A relevant tertiary or professional qualification in policy, law, engineering, science or another related subject
  • Strong experience in developing statutory and regulatory instruments.
  • Understanding of machinery of government processes
  • Knowledge of the Standards & Conformance infrastructure and their application in a regulatory setting

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders.

  • Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
  • Access to a well-utilised social club
  • An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.

Mō mātou | About us

EECA's mission is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. We are Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao – Guardian of the energy. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways. We want a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

In order to get there, our key strategic objectives are:

  • Energy efficiency first
  • Empower energy users
  • Accelerate renewable energy

You can read more about what we do at What we do - About EECA | EECA(external link)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please find a link to the position description here: Lead Advisor Regulatory Development | EECA

All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at Applications close: 11:59pm on Sunday 16 November 2025.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.

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