About our group | Mō te roopu
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.
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.
We do all of this effectively, efficiently, fairly and transparently, in order to be a trusted independent regulator.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
Our Land and Oceans Applications team is looking for an Application Lead to join their busy, high performing team for a 12-month fixed term parental leave cover. This role 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:
Supporting independent panels to make robust decisions
Leading application teams across various types of applications and legislation.
Providing or facilitating the provision of specialist consenting process expertise and advice to various key stakeholders.
Support teams to achieve compliance with statutory timeframes and budget constraints.
Assist the Principal Advisor to identify areas for improvement/ training requirements.
About you | Mōhou ake
We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.
Excellent knowledge of resource management sector, legislation and case law and its application
Understanding of machinery of government processes and systems including cabinet guidelines, rules and conventions (desirable)
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 Experience providing planning advice and evidence relating to large applications to decision makers and the Environment Court
Proven experience/or aptitude for operating regulatory systems, preferably in the management of natural resources
Experience facilitating meetings, including conferencing and caucusing of experts (preferable)
Salary range
$103,473 - $155,209 per annum (midpoint $129,341).
This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.
Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.
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For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers
Closing date: 5.00pm, 10 April 2026
We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage.
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