Application Lead

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