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 Aotearoa for generations to come.

Come join us

We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all.

Jump in the waka – make history with us.

About our group | Mō te roopu

The Corporate 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 four teams within the Corporate Services Group. These are:

Information Management and Technology
Finance and Business Services
People and Capability
Communications and Customer (which comprises two sub-teams: External Communications and Customer Experience)

This role sits within Communications and Customer, in the Customer Experience team.

Our work aims to build trust and confidence in the EPA. One way we do this is by making it easy for people to connect with the EPA to access the right information in way that suits them.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As our Senior Advisor – Digital Communications and Design, you’ll play a key role in how the EPA presents itself to the public. This is a hands-on position that blends design, digital content creation, and brand guidance.

You’ll be responsible for the layout and production of our core corporate publications, ensuring they are visually engaging, accessible, and professionally presented.

You’ll also create a wide range of supporting materials, from infographics and flowcharts to factsheets, templates, and social media graphics.

In addition to design work, you’ll contribute to the quality and consistency of our website content. This includes reviewing and approving content for accessibility, style, and brand alignment, and occasionally supporting with light copy-editing or video editing.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, offering advice on visual communication and helping others apply our brand and style guidelines. You’ll also liaise with external providers such as creative agencies and printers to manage production and ensure our high standards are met.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values good design, and is comfortable balancing creative work with practical delivery.

About you | Mōhou ake

Skills

We don't expect you to know everything from day one, but we’d love our successful candidate to have some of the following skills and attributes:

Five years' experience working in design, digital communication, or related fields
Experience working as a graphic designer
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and template creation
Experience managing print production and working with external vendors
Knowledge of accessibility standards and NZ Government Web Standards
A flair for visual storytelling and attention to detail
A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar

Experience with CMS platforms (like Silverstripe or Squiz), video editing, or UX design is a plus.

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 annual 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 |

$83,724 to $125,586 per annum (midpoint $104,655).

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% to 120%.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. We encourage you to include some examples of your design work, either as a link or as an attachment.

Please note: your cover letter will form a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to the requirements for this role and tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa and motivations for the role.

View the  Position Description - Senior Advisor Design and Digital Communication for further information, contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.

For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers.

Applications close | Rā Katinga

5.00 pm, Monday 30 June 2025.

We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage