Kaikohe - Veterinary Technical Supervisor 2at Ministry for Primary Industries97,680 - 122,100
Ministry for Primary Industries Kaikohe
Veterinarian (Veterinary Technical Supervisor 2)Role type:
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The plant runs on a day shift and night shift for most of the year and the successful applicant will be expected to work on both shifts, at different times.This position sits within the Establishment Team for the Bay of Plenty and you may occasionally be required to work at other local meat establishments in the geographic area.
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- Permanent, full timeLocation: Dargaville, NorthlandSalary range: VTS Salary Range 9: $99,634 to $124,542Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant.In addition to salary, we offer overtime, penal time, and shift allowances.
- Kōrero mō te Tūranga Support food safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity at Silver Fern Farms Dargaville, ensuring export standards are met.
Help uphold New Zealand's global reputation for high-quality red meat through expert verification and certification.
Use your communication skills to solve problems and build strong relationships across the meat industry.Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to work on-site and in farming communities.You will:verify food safety, animal welfare, and export procedurescertify meat products for international marketscomplete ante-mortem checks and assess post-mortem findingsensure animal welfare is maintainedengage with farmers and conduct on-farm verificationbuild strong relationships with meat works staff, vets, and the verification teamYou will receive full-time technical training before being warranted under the relevant legislation.
We provide ongoing, on-site training, mentoring and technical support for you in your new role.About You
- MōuYou are a qualified veterinarian who communicates clearly, adapts well, and enjoys working with diverse teams and systems.You will:be a New Zealand registered Veterinarian or be eligible for VCNZ veterinary registrationcommunicate clearly and reason through complex informationshow integrity, adaptability, and openness in your workwork well with others to plan, influence, and organiseuse both standard and customised software confidently including Word, Excel, internet, and emailKnowledge of HACCP or food safety systems is helpful but covered in training.You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or restricted) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.
- Mō tō mātou RōpūThe role sits within the Establishment group of the Verification Services directorate.
Reporting to the Supervising Veterinarian (VTS1), this role is suitable for newer verifiers to build up their knowledge of a wide variety of plant processing, or those looking to put down roots in a rural town.This position is based at Silver Fern Farms Dargaville in Northland, which is very close to the beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes and the Kauri Coast, just over two hours drive to Auckland.You will work alongside one other full time veterinarian and one part time veterinarian, as well as working closely with the plant personnel.
The plant processes only adult beef and has a cold store for frozen product.The plant runs on a day shift and night shift for most of the year and the successful applicant will be expected to work on both shifts, at different times.This position sits within the Establishment Team for the Bay of Plenty and you may occasionally be required to work at other local meat establishments in the geographic area.
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- Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.
- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Annual Wellness payment and reduced premiums for Group Healthcare SchemesCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationProfessional membership reimbursement Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test.
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- Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.
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