Lead Advisor Regulatory Development

He angitutanga | The opportunity

We're looking for a Lead Advisor, Regulatory Development to lead regular updates to energy efficiency regulations and other instruments; ensuring minimum energy performance and labelling requirements for appliances and equipment keep pace with market and technological changes.

Your key priorities will be :

• Ensuring the proposals for regulatory change are progressed in line with New Zealand's machinery of government processes.
• Providing advice, including coaching and mentoring colleagues, in the design, development and drafting of regulatory instruments (regulations and rules).
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships key sector and government stakeholders and partners.

He korero mou | About you

You'll be a highly effective communicator, and a relationship builder – with the ability to influence stakeholders on the implementation of energy efficient products.

In addition, you will bring :

• A relevant tertiary or professional qualification, preferably in law or legal related subject.
• A good understanding of secondary legislation and strong experience in developing statutory and regulatory instruments.
• Understanding of machinery of government processes
• Knowledge of the Standards & Conformance infrastructure and their application in a regulatory setting

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer

An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders.

• Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
• Access to a well-utilised social club
• An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture.

Mo matou | About us

EECA's mission is to mobilise New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use.

We are Te Tari Tiaki Pungao – Guardian of the energy.

This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways.

We want a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

In order to get there, our key strategic objectives are :

• Energy efficiency first
• Empower energy users
• Accelerate renewable energy

You can read more about what we do at What we do - About EECA | EECA(external link)

Tono inaianei | Apply now

Please find a link to the position description here : Lead Advisor Regulatory Development | EECA

All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at

Applications close : 11 : 59pm on Monday 1 December

Please note : We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.