About this role
<div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:darkcyan"><strong><span>About our group | Mō te roopu</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>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.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>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.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>We do all of this effectively, efficiently, fairly and transparently, in order to be a trusted independent regulator.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:darkcyan"><strong><span>About the role | Mō te tūnga </span> </strong></span></p> <p><br> <br><span>This is a fixed-term role for 12 months.</span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>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. </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>The Application Lead is part of the Land and Oceans Applications Team and is responsible for ensuring the successful planning and delivery of application decisions from pre-lodgement to completion, within statutory timeframes and budget. Key responsibilities include:</span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Supporting independent panels to make robust decisions</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Leading application teams across various types of applications and legislation.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Providing or facilitating the provision of specialist consent processing expertise and advice to various key stakeholders.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Support teams to achieve compliance with statutory timeframes and budget constraints.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Assist the Principal Advisor to identify areas for improvement/ training requirements.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:darkcyan"><strong><span>About you | Mōhou ake</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>We are looking for</span><span> </span><span>someone with a range of skills and experience</span><span> </span><span>–</span><span> if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.</span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Excellent knowledge of resource management sector, legislation and case law and its application</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Understanding the machinery of government processes and systems including cabinet guidelines, rules and conventions (desirable)</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting workloads, and statutory deadlines across multiple projects by demonstrating good risk-based prioritisation of workflow, including adapting to emerging issues </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Experience providing planning advice and evidence relating to large/complex applications to decision makers and the Environment Court</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Proven experience/or aptitude for operating regulatory systems, preferably in the management of natural resources</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Experience facilitating meetings, including conferencing, caucusing of experts, and hearings (preferable)</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span>What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>There are extra benefits to w</span><span>orking at the </span><span>EPA:</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>f</span><span>lexible working culture</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>$400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>in-house Māori cultural capability building programme </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>EPA awards recognising individual and team effort</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas. </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:darkcyan"><strong><span>Salary </span><span>r</span><span>ange</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>$106,532 - $159,798 per annum (midpoint $133,165). </span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:darkcyan"><strong><span>How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> </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>View the</span><span> <a title="" href="https://epaintune.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR_Recruitment/IQCe24xGiwe8TY7oPcNNhRYgATdrQQ5HComqjgbHGeSpFVc" target="_self">Position Description</a></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>For more</span><span> information, please contact </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>[email protected]</span></a><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> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>Applications close | Rā Katinga </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:darkcyan"><strong><span>5pm, 03 August 2026</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span>We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div>