Senior Analyst ETS Operations

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.

Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa

We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Aotearoa New Zealand's independent environmental regulator. Our role is important: to help protect our country's unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people.

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals.

What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.

Jump in the waka - make history with us.

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 6 months. We are also open to inter-agency secondments.

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.

As a Senior ETS Analyst, Operations, you'll provide high-quality analysis, strategic advice and implementation support across a range of operational and improvement initiatives. You'll work with colleagues across the EPA and government to identify opportunities, solve complex problems and support delivery of a trusted regulatory service.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing analysis and advice on operational, strategic and legislative issues

• Supporting complex decision-making within the ETS framework

• Leading or contributing to business improvement and change initiatives

• Building productive relationships with stakeholders across government and industry

• Coaching and mentoring analysts and contributing to team capability

Success in this role means delivering practical, evidence-based solutions, supporting high-quality operational outcomes and helping maintain confidence in the integrity of New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme.

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:

• Experience providing high-quality analysis and advice in a complex operational, regulatory or policy environment

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to manage or lead complex projects and initiatives

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy or regulatory frameworks

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Experience working collaboratively across teams and organisations

• Experience with service design, process improvement or business workflow design

• Experience mentoring or developing less experienced staff

The following would be desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme or climate change regulatory settings

• Public sector experience and understanding of machinery of government processes

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

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

• $200 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

$90,801 - $136,201 per annum (midpoint $113,501).

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, 24 September 2026

We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage