Job Description

Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa

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 economy and its people.

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals.

What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.

Come join us

We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.

Jump in the waka - make history with us.

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.

Within our group we manage applications and decision-making processes and we ensure that obligations are met through our confident application of the legislative frameworks we operate under.

We administer the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register, support participants to meet their obligations, and help maintain the integrity of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services that are effective, efficient, fair, and transparent, helping build trust and confidence in the regulatory systems we administer.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

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. 

Join the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register team and play a key role in supporting one of New Zealand's most important tools to reduce emissions.

As a Registry Analyst, you'll help ensure the effective operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) by applying legislation, analysing information, supporting decision-making, and providing high-quality service to participants and stakeholders.

This is a varied role that combines analytical thinking, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery. You'll work closely with colleagues across the EPA and other government agencies to help maintain the integrity and performance of the ETS Register.

The registry Analyst is responsible for:

• Providing business and administrative support to the ETS Register including processing of workflows such as account maintenance activities, entitlement allocations, participant registrations, and giving effect to directions in accordance with legislation and operational policies.
• Applying legislation, operational policy and sound judgment to make robust decisions on operational matters.
• Contributing to the development of operational policy and processes, analysis of operational activity and issues, stakeholder relationship management, financial and statutory reporting, and supporting the implementation of business initiatives.
• Responding to enquiries from ETS participants, government agencies, and the public.
• Identifying operational risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement, and working collaboratively to implement solutions.

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.

• Experience working in a regulatory, operational, analytical, or administrative environment.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, or business rules to make sound decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder and customer relationship skills.
• Experience documenting or improving business processes and procedures.
• MS Suite skills (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)

The following are desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme, Climate Change Response Act or climate change policy.
• Familiarity with the Official Information Act or Privacy Act.

What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:

• flexible working culture
• three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
• $400 gross payment to help you set up working at home
• an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
• in-house Māori cultural capability building programme
• learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium
• active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
• EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
• relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.

Salary range

$69,203 - $103,805 per annum (midpoint $86,503).

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.

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.

Please note, you must be entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications close | Rā Katinga

5pm, 25 September 2026