Compliance Advisor

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

 EECA’s Regulations and Compliance Team plays a key role in making sure energy-using products meet New Zealand’s minimum energy performance and labelling requirements. Working across a range of products and with industry, the team helps ensure businesses understand and meet their regulatory obligations under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 and other statutory instruments.

We are looking for a Compliance Advisor to ensure EECA’s annual programme of compliance activity and in particular the check testing, surveying and monitoring aspects of the programme are delivered to agreed timeframes and standards. The role works with multiple industries to ensure compliance with a range of regulated energy using products and appliances, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, clothes washers and electric motors. More information can be found here: Products regulated under the E3 Programme | EECA).

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Buying energy using products and managing contracts with laboratories to get them tested to technical standards, and work with importers to remedy any issues that are identified.
• Carry out labelling survey activities, including inspecting retail sites and providing education to business owners when required.
• Gathering and preparing evidence for court prosecutions.
• Providing information and advice to help business comply with our regulations.

Some travel is required for this role.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Experience working in a regulatory compliance environment.
• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Aptitude for understanding technical issues relating to equipment energy efficiency.
• Aptitude for interpreting and applying legislation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Full New Zealand driver licence would be desirable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders.

• Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
• Access to a well-utilised social club
• An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.

Mō mātou | About us

EECA’s mission is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use. We are Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao – Guardian of the energy. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways. Our desired outcome is a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and wellbeing of current and future generations.

In order to get there, key strategic objectives are:

• Energy efficiency first
• Empower energy users
• Accelerate renewable energy

You can read more about what who we are at Who we are - About EECA | EECA

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please find a link to the job description here: Compliance Advisor | EECA

All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at [email protected], Applications Close: 11.59pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.