Advisor Hazardous Substances Applications

Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa   We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), 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.   We are passionate people working as one EPA to 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   The purpose of the Hazardous Substances & New Organisms Group is to manage consent , application and reassessment processes.    About the role | Mō te tūnga    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.    This role includes providing advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers for the import and manufacture of hazardous substances; and liaison with a range of stakeholders (including submitters, applicants and other government  agencies) on statutory decision making.       As an Advisor, you will be required to manage a busy workload of applications, work across a range of legislation and work streams, and contribute to the success of the EPA. You will be required to build strong, positive connections with customers, and your ability to communicate effectively is essential.    If you have experience and skills in hazardous substances regulation, environmental management or regulatory science, this is the role for you.    About you | Mōhou ake     We are looking for someone who has a range of qualities that may include:   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   have 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 manages risks, and communicate it simply   the ability to work, and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines   Every day is different, so you will need to be flexible and adaptable.    What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou   The role provides plenty of variety, interesting and…