P&C Advisor

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow. Our purpose | To tatoukaupapa We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA),AotearoaNew 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, itseconomyand its people. Ourkaupapais about making the right decisions based on evidence,mātauranga, and science.At the EPA, we encouragebig ideasandbold 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 |Mōteroopu TheCorporate 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 andCapability Communications andCustomer Finance andBusinessServices EnterpriseProjects People and Capability Leads and delivers programmes of work, policies, and processes that support the EPA's strategicobjectivesand underpin organisational capability, capacity, and culture. The function oversees and manages the EPA's approach to recruitment, learning and development, employment relations,remuneration, performance management, and health and safety. About the role |Mōtetūnga This role is based in our Wellington office. Whilewe'rehappy to consider work‑from‑home arrangements, this role is not designed for full‑time remote working. In this varied role, you’ll: ProvideHR advice and support across recruitment,remuneration, performance management, workforce management, and employment relations. Partner with people leaders to manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, from advertising and sourcing candidates through to appointment. Support organisational change initiatives and help embed people‑centred change practices. Assistwith employment relations matters, investigations, performance processes, and policy interpretation. Contribute to key people programmes including engagement,remunerationreviews, performance reviews, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and workforce projects. Coordinate learning and development activities and support capability‑building initiatives across the organization. Helpmaintainand improve HR policies, guidelines, systems, and processes. Provide HR reporting and insights to support effective people decisions. Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees while delivering a high‑quality customer experience. This role offers exposure across the full employee lifecycle and is ideal for someone looking to further develop their HR advisory career in a supportive and collaborative environment. About you |Mōhouake We are looking forsomeonewitha range ofskills and experience- if you have some orall ofthe below, we would love to hear from you. HR advisory or generalist experience across a broad range of people practices. Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice. Practical experience managing recruitment and selection processes. Experience providing advice on employment relations matters, HR policies, payroll queries, and people processes. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills with a customer‑focused approach. Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. What'sin it for you |Ngāāhuatangakeiamātou There are extra benefitsto working at theEPA: flexible working culture threeadditionalpaidleave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks'annual leave $400non-taxablepayment to help you set up working at home anannualpaidEPA Environment Dayto supportthe communitywithenvironmental initiatives in‑house Māoricultural capability building programme learning opportunities,including the annualEPASymposium activeand livelysocial club,and diverse groups and support networks EPAawardsrecognising individual and team effort relocationhelpfor those moving toNewZealandfrom overseas. Salary range $77,045 - $115,567 per annum (midpoint $96,306).This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments willgenerally bemade at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience. 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, beforesubmittingyour application. Applications close |RāKatinga 5pm, Tuesday 18August2026 We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr