Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (EEZ)
Consenting and Compliance Functions

Are you a self-motivated trail-blazer with experience in minerals or petroleum exploration, extraction or regulation?

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the government agency that will soon be responsible for regulatory functions concerning New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the area of ocean between the 12 and 200 nautical mile limit and the continental shelf of NZ. We are currently looking for experienced, leading-edge professionals to be part of a new consenting team and to add to our existing compliance team responsible for this new function. We are recruiting for five positions in total; one Senior Advisor EEZ Compliance sitting within the Compliance Group and four sitting within our Applications and Assessment Group; one Principal Advisor (Auckland or Wellington); one Senior Advisor (Wellington) and two Advisors (Wellington)

The EPA is responsible for monitoring, compliance and enforcement of activities in the EEZ.

This position will contribute to the best practice delivery of the monitoring, compliance and enforcement function for activities covered by the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012. This includes providing quality technical and procedural advice and support for monitoring and compliance.

We are looking for a self-motivated person who has senior level work experience in a relevant industry, and/or years of experience working in a regulatory environment. You must have a good understanding of compliance principles and processes and a working knowledge of environmental legislation, preferably in the offshore marine environment.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a tertiary qualification in the physical or environmental sciences and 5+ years of experience in the offshore minerals or petroleum exploration or extraction industry;
• Has a proven ability to identify, analyse and diagnose problems in a logical and rational manner and to find creative solutions
• Has proven negotiation and conflict management skills
• Has good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• The successful candidate must also be able to pass and maintain a current Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Certificate and a Certificate of Medical Fitness

To be a principal advisor, you'll need substantial experience in a senior environmental or other relevant regulatory position with repute as a regulatory specialist skilled in working with central and local government, boards, and decision makers. Your experience will be "guru" like and is required to exceed the requirements of a Senior Advisor in the Applications Team.

Our ideal candidate;

• Has a tertiary qualification in planning, physical sciences, environmental management or a general degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry or regulatory setting.
• Can analyse information and provide advice based on findings;
• Has excellent communication skills, including thinking, and writing in plain English;
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with external parties;
• Enjoys new and challenging work; and
• Is proactive and always looking to make improvements.

To be a senior advisor, you will have in depth understanding and experience relating to off-shore oil and gas exploration and extraction in an industry or regulatory setting. We value teamwork and the ability to manage competing priorities while remaining clam under pressure. You will need to be exceptionally well organised and have good systems for managing industry relationships, information, contracts and procurement processes.

• Has 5+ years of experience in off-shore minerals or petroleum exploration, extraction or regulation;
• Can analyse information and provide advice based on findings;
• Has excellent communication skills, including thinking, and writing in plain English;
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with external parties;
• Enjoys new and challenging work; and
• Is proactive and always looking to make improvements.

To be an advisor, you'll be someone with a positive and solution-focused attitude who enjoys variety. We value the ability to manage competing priorities while remaining clam under pressure. You will need to be exceptionally well organised and have good systems for managing information, contracts and procurement processes.

Our ideal candidate

• Has a tertiary qualification in planning, physical sciences, environmental management or a general degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Has 1-3 years' experience in minerals or petroleum exploration, extraction or regulation, preferably in the off-shore environment;
• Can analyse information and provide advice based on findings;
• Can think, write and communicate in plain English;
• Can build relationships with external parties;
• Enjoys new and challenging work; and
• Is proactive and always looking to make improvements.

All EEZ staff must be willing to travel and prepared to be away at Hearings across New Zealand for extended periods e.g. week nights for several weeks.

Project management, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and efficiency will be valued, as will your commitment to a great team environment.

In return, you'll gain interesting and challenging opportunities, and be joining a fantastic working environment. You'll join a new team within a supportive and experienced group.

For a job description and application form, please visit our website www.epa.govt.nz or contact Moumita Jarmindar-Arnold, Assistant HR Advisor on 04 474 5450 or Annette Fitzpatrick on 04 474 5445 To apply, please email your completed application form, CV, and covering letter to recruit@epa.govt.nz

The closing date for applications is Friday May 17^th 2013