About this role
<div> <h3><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></h3> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>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 </span><span>economy</span><span> and its people. </span></span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage </span><span>big ideas</span><span> and bold goals. </span></span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come. </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <h3><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>Come join us</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></h3> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that </span><span>benefits</span><span> us all.</span></span><span> </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>Jump in the waka - make history with us.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <h3><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span><span>About the role | Mō te </span><span>tūnga</span><span> </span></span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></h3> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>Our Hazardous Substances and New Organisms </span><span>(HSNO)</span><span> Committee considers applications for hazardous substances, and to introduce new organisms into New Zealand.</span><span> The Committee make decisions on applications under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act</span><span> 1996. The Committee makes these decisions under decision making powers delegated by the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority. </span><span>Members are appointed by the EPA Board.</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>The makeup of the HSNO Committee is designed so that collectively it has experience and </span><span>expertise</span><span> in dealing with a range of applications relating to hazardous substances and new organisms</span><span>. </span><span>These decisions are </span><span>generally undertaken</span><span> by subcommittees of two or three members with the relevant skills and qualifications in the subject matter of the application under consideration. The Committee currently has </span><span>ten</span><span> </span><span>members who broadly form a “pool” from which these smaller decision-making committees are drawn. </span><span>The decision-making process may include a requirement to teleconference or meet as a subcommittee to consider applications</span><span>. </span><span>In some cases</span><span>,</span><span> a hearing may be held to consider public submissions </span><span>with</span><span> the length of hearings dependent on the number of submitters wishing to be heard.</span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>We are looking for </span><span>six</span><span> to </span><span>eight </span><span>Committee members to join us for </span><span>a</span><span>n initial</span><span> </span><span>three-year</span><span> term</span><span> that can be renewed</span><span>. </span>Members are expected to meet as a whole Committee, generally four times per year either in person or online. The commitment is approximately 10 hours per month. This is a paid position with fees paid for Committee meetings and decision subcommittees, as well as any required travel for these activities being covered by the EPA. </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <h3><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span><span>About you | </span><span>Mōhou</span><span> ake</span></span><span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></strong></span></h3> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>The power of the committee is in the diversity of thought that each committee member brings. The committee is composed of members who, between them, hold a broad range of in-depth skills – if you have some/</span><span>all of</span><span> the skills below, we would love to hear from you:</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Proven governance knowledge and experience </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Strategic thinking </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Experience working in the public sector </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>A passion and interest in the environment and the role that the EPA plays in protecting Aotearoa </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Relevant end-user/stakeholder industries or organisations, commercial and business (eg forestry, farming, fishing), macro-economics, and sustainability </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Knowledge and expertise in the areas of public policy, planning and public administration</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><span>In addition, w</span><span>e are also </span><span>very interesting</span><span> to hear from people with skills in</span><span> any of</span><span> the following areas: </span></span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Primary Industries</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Chemical sciences</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Chemicals risk assessment</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Toxicology</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Ecotoxicology </span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Environmental fate</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Manufacturing Industries</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Biological Sciences</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Virology</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Microbiology</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Ecology</span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span>Genetic modification/genetic and/or molecular technologies </span><span> </span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span><span>Public health</span><span> skills</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Cost-benefit analysis/economic evaluation</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Mātauranga Māori/tikanga/kaupapa Māori research methods/evaluating evidence from a Te Ao Māori perspective</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Social science</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <h3><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></h3> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter. </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>Please note: your cover</span><span>ing</span><span> letter </span><span>is an important</span><span> part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role</span><span>, and why you applied. T</span><span>ell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa. </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>For more</span><span> information, view our <a title="" href="https://epaintune.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR_Recruitment/IQA1SZAdSCfuS7uLvp8M3vbEAbgRekB7aRWvxPVos6HFgK0?e=ih60vf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">information sheet here</a></span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>or contact </span><span>recruit</span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>@epa.govt.nz</span></a><span> </span><span>or check out the careers section of our website </span><a href="http://www.epa.govt.nz/careers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>www.epa.govt.nz/careers</span></a><span>.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <h4><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>Applications close | Rā Katinga </span><span> </span></strong></span></h4> </div> </div> <div> <h4><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>5pm, Monday, 20 July 2026</span></strong></span></h4> </div>