Wellington - Senior Adviser - Animal & Animal Productsat Ministry for Primary Industries100,934 - 135,076
Ministry for Primary Industries Wellington
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This will also support bilateral negotiations and engagements with offshore counterparts and organisations to enable safe trade and travel.
Other key repsonsiblities will include:Undertaking consultation processes in developing the evidence base and its use in risk management decisionsContributing to the ongoing development of priority strategic work within MPIBuilding and maintaining positive and open relationships with stakeholders whose support and participation is necessary for the provision of robust standardsDriving consistency of risk analysis across import standards and pathwaysNegotiations on import health standards and market access conditions and measures during the development of veterinary certificates with trading partners and other relevant parties About You
About the Team
It is more important to New Zealand than most other countries because we are an isolated island nation that is free of many pests and diseases, we have unique biodiversity that is threatened by invasive species, our culture reflects our unique environment and much of our wealth relies on trade and the primary sector.Please see here
- Senior Adviser
- Animal & Animal ProductsRole type: Permanent, full-timeLocation: WellingtonGeneral Salary Range D: $100,934
- $135,076 depending on skills and experience About the Role
- Kōrero mō te TūrangaThe Senior Adviser role is part of the Biosecurity Import & Export Standards directorate, and reports to the Team Manger Animal & Animal Products.You will be responsible for scoping information and providing advice to develop risk analyses for standards development and consultation.
This will also support bilateral negotiations and engagements with offshore counterparts and organisations to enable safe trade and travel.
Other key repsonsiblities will include:Undertaking consultation processes in developing the evidence base and its use in risk management decisionsContributing to the ongoing development of priority strategic work within MPIBuilding and maintaining positive and open relationships with stakeholders whose support and participation is necessary for the provision of robust standardsDriving consistency of risk analysis across import standards and pathwaysNegotiations on import health standards and market access conditions and measures during the development of veterinary certificates with trading partners and other relevant parties About You
- MōuYou will have a post-graduate science or veterinary degree (essential) and bring relevant technical or professional experience to provide high quality advice and support across strategy development and implementation.You will also need to have demonstrated skills in the following areas:Ability to summarise and present complex information in a way that it can be easily understood by various internal and external audiencesProven track record of building relationships and gaining the support and participation of othersWritten and verbal communication and presentation skillsAbility to plan, set priorities and meet deadlinesExperience establishing and managing relationships and consultation with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholdersExperience in dealing with complex problems and the ability to provide advice on sensitive business decisions, including those with financial and people impactIdeally, experience in identifying, analysing, and managing risk We are seeking someone motivated, collaborative, and keen to have a bit of fun along the way.You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.
About the Team
- Mō tō mātou RōpūThe Animal & Animal Products team is made up of an Adviser, three Senior Advisers and a Principal Adviser, all based in Wellington City.
The team develop and implement the rules for safe trade in live animals and animal products.As we deliver on our key outcomes of Prosperity (Tōnuitanga), Sustainability (Kauneke Tauwhiro), Protection (Whakangungu), and Visible Leadership (Ngā Manukura), we work hard to deliver for New Zealand.
Using our key working styles, we always strive to be open, agile, engaging and proactive.
About MPI- Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaOur biosecurity system is based on how we manage risks offshore, at the border and within New Zealand.
It is more important to New Zealand than most other countries because we are an isolated island nation that is free of many pests and diseases, we have unique biodiversity that is threatened by invasive species, our culture reflects our unique environment and much of our wealth relies on trade and the primary sector.Please see here
- https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/ to learn more about the exciting mahi that Biosecurity New Zealand undertake and the section About Biosecurity New Zealand giving more information about the strategic activity underway.We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki
- guardianship of our natural resources.
- 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?
- 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.
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 whakapapa; 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.
To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it- click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 21 September 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please email Fiona.Ramson@mpi.govt.nz Follow MPI here
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