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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. At the EPA, our values are:

Aronui – we're committed to the kaupapa

Matatau – we share knowledge and grow understanding

Whakamana – we're grounded in respect

Mātātoa - we stay the course.

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.

Come join us

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

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.  

This role includes providing advice and support to applicants and delegated decision makers, and to conduct delegated decision making for the manufacture and import of hazardous substances, the import or release of new organisms; the reassessment of hazardous substances; the import and export of hazardous waste and ozone depleting substances; liaison with a range of stakeholders (including submitters, applicants and other government and international agencies) on statutory decision making. 

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and enthusiastic toxicologist to help us evaluate applications for the import, manufacture, and reassessment of chemicals used in New Zealand, as well as providing support and expertise across the wider team and the EPA in carrying out our statutory functions.

In this role, you will need to have a focus on time management, quality, and have an eye for detail, as well as being able to support a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture.

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.

A post graduate qualification in the field of toxicology

Demonstrated ability to understand complicated scientific concepts, judge their validity, and provide advice on them

Proven track record of toxicology experience, particularly experience within a regulatory and/or industry environment

Appreciation of customer service being key to our role as a proactive regulator

Ideally, you will have an expert knowledge of chemicals or agrochemical regulations and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

Have the ability to work and deliver, under pressure, set priorities, and achieve results in tight deadlines

What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:

flexible working culture

three paid ‘Board holidays’ in addition to four weeks’ annual leave

$400 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 te reo and tikanga Māori workshops

learning opportunities, including the annualEPA Symposium

active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks

EPA awards recognising individual and team efforts

relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.

Salary range

$100,779 - $151,169 per annum (midpoint $125,974).

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 [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.

Senior Advisor - Toxicology