Senior Application Administrator at Environmental Protection Authority

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

99670.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Administration, Application Administration, Financial Administration, Invoice Processing, Budget Tracking, Microsoft Office Skills, Database Management, Workflow Systems, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Relationship Management, Independent Work, Competing Priorities Management, Collaborative Teamwork, NZ Driver's Licence, Willingness to Travel

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior Application Administrator, Regulatory Process 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 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 As a Senior Applications Administrator, you’ll provide high-level administrative, logistical, and financial support to internal teams, decision-making bodies, and external stakeholders. From managing hearings and coordinating meetings to improving systems and processes, your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better environmental outcomes. What You’ll Do Be the first point of contact for administrative and finance-related queries. Coordinate logistics for hearings, meetings, and site visits—including travel, venues, and virtual setups. Support decision-making panels with onboarding, documentation, and payments. Manage document systems and ensure timely publication and distribution of materials. Oversee financial tracking, cost recovery, and invoice processing. Act as a superuser for key systems (e.g., Oracle, document management platforms). Lead small-scale process improvement initiatives and support data reporting. Build strong relationships with internal teams, iwi, government agencies, and community stakeholders. 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. Proven experience in project or application administration, ideally in the public sector. Strong financial administration skills, including invoice processing and budget tracking. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence using databases and workflow systems. Excellent attention to detail, communication, and relationship management skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a collaborative team. A full NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel for hearings and site visits. 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 Salary range $66,446 - $99,670 per annum (midpoint $83,058). 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. We will be continually reviewing applications as they are received, so would encourage you to submit your CV promptly for consideration. 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, 7 October 2025

Responsibilities

As a Senior Applications Administrator, you will provide high-level administrative, logistical, and financial support to internal teams and external stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and better environmental outcomes.