Adviser Wine Assuranceat Ministry for Primary Industries - - Wellington

• Fixed

• Kōrero mō te TūrangaWe are looking for an Adviser to join New Zealand Food Safety in the Wine Assurance Team.You will work collaboratively with the team to support businesses who export wine, including providing advice about export and importing market requirements, and using the new MPI Trade Certification system.You will contribute towards the work programme of the team, including providing advice to stakeholders, oversight of monitoring programmes, and working across the Assurance Directorate to ensure consistency of systems.This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their operational understanding of export assurance and the MPI Trade Certification system.

• Mōu You will be a great collaborator with excellent customer service skills and will engage with industry stakeholders and within the team to facilitate trade and to support and enhance the integrity of MPI's international reputation as a competent body.You will bring your experience, along with your ability to get stuff done and your enjoyment of working in a busy environment where no two days are the same.Ideally you will have a relevant tertiary qualification, e.g., in public policy/food technology/sciences, or a related discipline.

• Mō tō mātou RōpūThe Wine Assurance Team is part of the Plant, Wine & Organic Assurance Team (PWO) which is responsible for the Plant export assurance programme, Wine assurance programme and Official organic assurance programme.

• Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

• Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave daysAnnual Wellness paymentBi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames Are you ready to make a difference?
• 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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If you have any questions about the role, please email shane.gooch@mpi.govt.nz