Principal Adviser - Operational Readiness Animalsat Ministry for Primary Industries119,376 - 139,700
- Principal Adviser
- Operational Readiness Animals Role type: Permanent Full Time Location: WellingtonGeneral Salary Range C: $119,376 to $139,700+ dependant on skills and experience Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in animal disease readiness?Do you thrive in complex environments and enjoy leading programmes that protect New Zealand's biosecurity?If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Principal Adviser
- Operational Readiness Animals at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
- Kōrero mō te tūrangaAs our Principal Adviser, you'll lead readiness planning for exotic animal disease outbreaks that could significantly impact New Zealand.
You'll provide expert advice, shape strategic direction, contribute to threat readiness development and ensure our readiness systems are robust, integrated, and internationally aligned.Your key responsibilities will be to:Lead strategic planning for exotic animal disease readiness e.g.
Avian Flu and Foot and Mouth Disease are MPI's two top prioritiesProvide technical input during disease responses and operationalise policyDevelop and refine operational documents and readiness to respond implementation operational plans (e.g.
depopulation, disposal, decontamination, movement control, vaccination etc)Analyse research trials and apply findings to readiness planningDeliver high-quality briefings to senior leaders and stakeholdersMaintain awareness of international best practices and apply them in a New Zealand contextBuild relationships with international partners, including the QUADs AllianceCoach and mentor colleagues to build capabilityInfluence Government Industry Agreement (GIA) partners and governance to enhance strategic and integrated national readiness About You- MōuTo succeed effectively in this role you'll be someone with:Strong leadership and strategic integrated planning skillsDeep technical knowledge of animal disease responses and epidemiologyExperience working with stakeholders across government, industry, and international networksExcellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver impactful briefingsA collaborative mindset and ability to influence across diverse groupsA good understanding of systems and how they integrate with, and impact other teams You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.
About the Team
- Mō tō mātou RōpūWe're committed to safeguarding New Zealand's way of life.
We support diversity and inclusion, and we're united by a spirit of service to MPI and the communities across our country.
About MPI
- Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaOur 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.
- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu MatuaAdditional MPI leave daysAnnual Wellness paymentCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation Are you ready to make a difference?
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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.
As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB or visit the MPI Careers Site.
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