Senior Advisor – Inhibitors

Environmental Protection Authority NZ

Senior Advisor at the Environmental Protection Authority in New Zealand managing regulatory projects and advising on agricultural inhibitors. Fostering stakeholder relationships and contributing to New Zealand's environmental regulations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$90,801 - NZ$136,201 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in regulatory systems and environmental science, with the ability to provide high-quality technical and scientific advice to decision makers. Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, project management, and analytical problem-solving within complex legislative frameworks.

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Regulatory Systems ExperienceEnvironmental Science QualificationHazardous Substances And New Organisms Act KnowledgeTechnical And Scientific Advice ProvisionStakeholder Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Regulatory SystemsEnvironmental ScienceTechnical AdviceAnalytical SkillsLegislation InterpretationProject ManagementRisk IdentificationReporting SkillsCustomer FocusAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCoaching AbilitySelf-MotivationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

EPAAgricultural InhibitorsMethane InhibitorsNitrogen InhibitorsLegislative Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a busy workload of projects
Work across a range of legislation and work streams
Contribute to the success of the EPA
Build strong and positive connections with stakeholders and across the EPA
Deliver advice to decision makers on the regulation of agricultural inhibitors, including methane and nitrogen inhibitors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in regulatory systems or environmental science, with relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
Experience working with legislation such as the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, or similar regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to provide high-quality technical, scientific, or regulatory advice to decision makers
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and reporting skills, with a strong customer focus
Ability to lead or contribute to complex pieces of work, while supporting and coaching others
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex technical information, identify risks, and communicate insights clearly
Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure
Strong attention to detail, combined with sound judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.