Application Lead

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow. 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 This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. 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.  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: * Supporting independent panels to make robust decisions * Leading application teams across various types of applications and legislation. * Providing or facilitating the provision of specialist consent processing 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 the 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/complex 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, caucusing of experts, and hearings (preferable) 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 non-taxable 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 $106,532 - $159,798 per annum (midpoint $133,165). 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. View the Position Description For more information, please contact [email protected] or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers. 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. Applications close | Rā Katinga 5pm, 03 August 2026 We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage