Emission Trading Register Modernisation Executive Lead
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 The Corporate Services Group works in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support, and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and effectively and efficiently deliver its core functions. There are five key functions within the Corporate Services Group. These are: Information Management and Technology, People and Capability, Communications and Customer, Finance and Business Services and Enterprise Projects. About the role | Mō te tūnga This is a fixed term role. This role can be onsite or based remotely, with flexibility as required to enable effective engagement with Ministers, central agencies, and key stakeholders. Typical day in the life of this role Providing decisive executive leadership to the ETR modernisation project, engaging at senior levels across government, and ensuring strategic alignment, pace, and clarity of direction across a complex, multi-agency environment. Current areas of primary focus Contributing to governance and cross-agency engagement; working as a technical subject matter expert with delivery partners and consultants; shaping and testing strategic, technical, and investment advice and collateral; and ensuring the business case is robust, defensible, and aligned to Treasury expectations and Government priorities. What success looks like A high-quality, investment-ready business case delivered within tight timeframes; strong alignment and confidence across Ministers, the EPA Board, and central agencies; risks and dependencies actively managed; and clear, authoritative advice guiding decision-making at the highest levels. 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. Required skills and experience Proven executive-level experience working with Ministers, central agencies, and senior leaders across government Deep subject matter expertise in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Emission Trading Register (ETR) environments Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-profile programmes or business case development in compressed timeframes Exceptional stakeholder leadership, with the credibility to influence across agency, governance, and political interfaces Strong commercial and strategic acumen, including experience shaping investment cases and navigating public sector funding processes Experience directing and challenging external delivery partners to ensure high-quality, fit-for-purpose outputs Ability to operate with authority in ambiguity, balancing strategic priorities, risks, and delivery constraints ‘Nice to have’ but non-essential skills Experience developing Treasury-aligned business cases or investment logic frameworks Experience leading large-scale system modernisation or technology-enabled transformation Experience in cross-agency system design or regulatory system leadership 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 $199,278 - $298,918 per annum (midpoint $249,098). 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. Applications close | Rā Katinga 5pm, Monday 6 July 2026 We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage.