Advisor – HS Applications

Environmental Protection Authority NZ

Advisor providing guidance on controlled goods import/export at EPA. Building stakeholder relationships and managing applications in regulatory frameworks.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$77,045 - NZ$115,567 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

providing advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers for the import and export of controlled goods, such as hazardous waste and ozone depleting substances
liaison with a range of stakeholders (including submitters, applicants and other government and international agencies) on statutory decision making
managing a busy workload of applications
working across a range of legislation and work streams
contributing to the success of the EPA
building strong, positive connections with customers and communicating effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

experience in regulatory systems, with a relevant tertiary qualification preferable
experience working with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Ozone Layer Protection Act, the Import and Export Restrictions Act 1988, or similar
excellent communication, relationship building and reporting skills, with a desire to deliver great customer service as part of our role as a proactive regulator
self-motivated, driven to deliver under pressure, able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities, and achieve results within tight deadlines
strong attention to detail, while applying sound judgement, common sense and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
a proven ability to analyse technical material, comprehend information, identify and manage risks, and communicate it simply
have the ability to work, and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible working culture
three additional annual leave days between Christmas and New Years
$400 gross payment to help you set up working at home ($200 for fixed-term under 12 months)
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 Science Symposium
active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
EPA awards recognising individual and team effort

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Hard Skills & Tools

Regulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementTechnical AnalysisLegislative KnowledgeApplication Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailSelf-MotivationTime Management

Certifications

Relevant Tertiary Qualification