Job DescriptionEnvironmental Protection Authority BoardThe Minister for the Environment is seeking expressions of interest for several positions on the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).Board skill requirementsAt this time, nominations are sought from diverse candidates who can provide the following skills, experiences and attributes:
senior governance experience, including Chair experience
finance/business expertise
background in environmental science and/or hazardous substances and new organisms
regulatory background
organisational change management
central government processes
knowledge and experience relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori
experience with customer-oriented organisations
knowledge of New Zealand's environmental management system.
As required by the EPA Act, Board members should collectively possess the following competencies:
experience with governance and organisational change
knowledge of New Zealand's environmental management system
an understanding of the New Zealand economy and the linkages with environmental management
knowledge and experience relating to the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori
an understanding of the administration of environmental and risk management frameworks
familiarity with central government processes.
Board members are expected to participate in one or more of the Board's subcommittees.BackgroundThe EPA was established in 2011 to be the single national-level environmental regulator. It is a stand-alone Crown Agent responsible for national-level consenting and regulatory functions under a number of statutes. To find out more about the EPA, please visitThe key functions of the EPA are to:
process matters for proposals of national significance under the Resource Management Act 1991
directly undertake certain functions under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, and oversee those functions delegated to WorkSafe NZ
undertake administration of the Emissions Trading Scheme and New Zealand Emissions Trading Register under the Climate Change Response Act 2002
undertake consenting, information management, monitoring and enforcement functions under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012.
Functions of the EPA BoardThe EPA Board is the governing body of the EPA, being directly accountable to the Minister for the Environment as well as to Parliament for the performance of the EPA. The Board members work collectively to oversee the activities of the executive leadership team and staff, who carry out the day-to-day operations. Board members may also participate in direct decision-making for environmental consents received by the EPA, as part of a committee made up of other experts.RemunerationBoard members are paid $26,500 per annum in accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework.Terms of appointmentBoard members are appointed by the responsible Minister for terms of up to three years.How to applyPlease do not use the link provided on this website but send your application (CV and cover letter) directly to .The close-off date for expressions of interest is Monday 6 May 2024.
