• Do you have experience in developing legislation or regulations?

  • Make a meaningful contribution to clean, clever and cost-effective energy use for New Zealanders

  • Permanent role based in Wellington 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

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 kōrero mōu | 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 in policy, law, engineering, science or another related subject 

  • 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

 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | 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.

 

Mō mātou | 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 Pūngao – 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. Our desired outcome is a sustainable energy system that supports the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

In order to get there, key strategic objectives are:

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

You can read more about what who we are at Who we are - About EECA | EECA(external link)

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

All applications must be sent by email and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at careers@eeca.govt.nz Applications Close: 11.59pm on Sunday 16 November 2025.

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.

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