Analyst ETS Operations

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We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all. 

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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  

The registry Analyst is responsible for: 

• Providing analysis, business and administrative support to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register (the Register).  

• The facilitation of sound decision-making, contributing to the development of operational policy and processes, analysis of operational activity and issues, stakeholder relationship management, financial and statutory reporting, and supporting the implementation of business initiatives. 

• Providing ETS information to other Agencies and the Public as required 

• The day-to-day administration of the ETS, provide and justify decisions affecting clients the EPA, and/or the Registrar on the basis of statutory requirements and operational policy 

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. 

• Knowledge of International arrangements (Paris, Kyoto) 

• Being fully aware of the information requirements under the Climate Change Response Act, the Official Information Act, and the Privacy Act.  

• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions in the context of a legislative framework 

• Demonstrated ability to apply complex legislation to decision making 

• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team to deliver agreed results   

• Sound decision making ability 

• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail  

• Sound MS Suite skills (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)  

• Skilled in documenting business process and procedures.  

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 gross 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 

$64,430 - $96,646 per annum (midpoint $80,538).  

This is the full salary range. Appointments will likely be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience. An appointment at the midpoint assumes 100% competency in the role, with the full band covering a range of 80% - 120%. 

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 recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers. 

Please note, you must be entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand to be considered for this position. 
 

Applications close | Rā Katinga  

 5pm, 26 June 2025