As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.
Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa
We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), 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, matauranga, and science. We are passionate people working as one EPA to 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 | Mo te roopu
The People and Capability (P&C) group reports into the wider Corporate Services Group which works in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support, and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and effectively and efficiently deliver its core functions.
The purpose of the People and Capability Group is to deliver core people services to the EPA while we develop our people, capabilities and culture to enable our people and the organisation to thrive.
This includes:
Leadership, learning and development initiatives
Creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects New Zealand and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Supporting our leaders to select, develop and manage high performing people
Providing performance, reward and recognition frameworks and advice
Ensuring our people and practices are safe
Leading organisational and culture change
About the role | Mo te tunga
We are seeking a quality-focused coordinator to work closely alongside our P&C Partners and Advisors in everyday P&C activities. Your primary focus will be to provide high quality administrative support to our team with a positive and customer centric mindset.
You will understand the importance of the role P&C play within the business and exercise discretion with the information you are privy to. Strong attention to detail, written and oral communication skills and relationship management, will be essential to your success. This is a hands-on coordination role which includes but is not limited to:
Processing and updating employee information within the P&C systems including HRIS, payroll, learning and health and safety systems;
Responding to P&C queries from across the organisation
Providing support for P&C activities including recruitment, reporting, employee induction, learning and health, safety and wellbeing;
Supporting people-related initiatives across the organisation, with other P&C team members.
About you | Mohou ake
It is essential that you bring a strong administrative background, perhaps supporting a busy GM or team. Your ability and confidence to work under pressure, manage priorities and achieve results within tight deadlines will not go unnoticed.
It would be ideal if you will have existing experience in HR, payroll, health and safety, or a related area but this is not essential. Experience in using HR information management systems would also be ideal.
Essential to your success will be:
The ability to get stuck in and work collaboratively with a great team!
Systems experience (HRIS, payroll, Health & Safety)
Experience working under pressure, setting priorities, and achieving results in tight deadlines
Experience or understanding of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
It is desirable but not essential that you also have:
Understanding of machinery of Government processes and systems
HR or Health and Safety related tertiary qualification or working towards one
What's in it for you | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou
There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:
Flexible working culture
Three paid 'Board holidays' 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 Maori cultural capability building programme
Learning opportunities, including the annual Science Symposium
Active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
Salary range
$64,430 - $96,646 per annum (midpoint $80,538)
This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.
How to apply | Me pehea 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.
View the Position description
For more information, please contact ****** or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.
Applications Close | Ra Katinga
5pm, 6 November 2024. However, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the job posting early.
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