Senior Advisor

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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, matauranga, 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.
Jump in the waka - make history with us. 
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 | Mo te tunga  We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Fast-track consenting for a fixed term period to June 2025. In this role, you will project lead multi-disciplinary teams for applications underthe Fast Track Applications Bill as well as have opportunities to get involved with applications under the Natural and Built Environment Act (NBEA), Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 (EEZ Act) and Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). 
This will include ensuring the successful planning and delivery of application decisions from pre-lodgement to completion, within statutory timeframes and budget, including day to day coaching and oversight of Land and Ocean Applications team Advisors. 
In this role, you will also provide or facilitate the provision of objective specialist consenting process expertise and advice to Ministers, decision-making bodies, the Environment Court, Councils and others for applications under the relevant legislation. 
About you | Mohou ake  We are looking forsomeone with a range of skills and experience– if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you. 
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant area of expertise, (e.g. environmental management/analysis, science, public policy, economics, or law). A planning qualification is desirable. 
Strong ability to clearly communicate and convey complex or highly technical information. 
Proven experience/or aptitude for operating regulatory systems, preferably in the management of natural resources. 
Experience working with different stakeholders/users at all levels across government, the public and private sectors 
The ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex regulatory issues 
Experience of mentoring and developing others. 
Have the ability to work, and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines 
A NZ drivers' licence and the ability to travel overnight for work occasionally. 
There are extra benefits to working at theEPA: 
three paid 'Board holidays' in addition to four weeks' annual leave 
$200 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 
relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas. 
$97,738 - $146,608 per annum (midpoint $122,173) 
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.
Please note: 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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