Veterinarian (Reliever) at Ministry for Primary Industries, Invercargill

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Role type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Invercargill

Salary band: From $103,069 progressing to $128,836 per annum. Dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant

• Are you looking for a Veterinary Technical Supervisor Reliever role in Invercargill?
• If you are flexible and looking for a varied role, then this could be exactly what you are looking for!

The Team Manager Establishment for Invercargill is looking for a Veterinary Technical Supervisor Reliever to join the team!

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

This reliever role is based in Invercargill. The core of this role is to provide relief to cover both short- and medium-term leave at the premises based in the Southland and Otago region.

In this position you will undertake verification activities in line with current legislation and organisational requirements, thereby permitting the issue of official assurances.

Applicants must be flexible and prepared to travel away from home as and when required (a fleet vehicle will be provided).

Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city with a population exceeding 53,000 and the capital of Southland. The city is well-equipped with an excellent range of shops and a selection of lively bars and restaurants.

The lower South Island is a family orientated, friendly region that is within easy reach of pristine rainforests, rivers, fertile farmlands and sweeping coastlines making it an desirable location to live!

Mō te peka - About the Branch

Reporting to the Team Manager Establishments Invercargill, the role sits within the Establishment group of the Verification Services directorate. MPI Verification Services (MPI VS) provides a range of food safety and biosecurity verification and certification services to support market access strategies and setting standards.

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience

• A Qualified and registered Veterinarian
• Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with HACCP, Quality Assurance systems, Risk Management Systems
• Verbal and written skills, verbal and analytical reasoning skills
• Integrity and trust, ethics and values, resilience, adaptability and openness
• Persuading and influencing, team work, planning and organising
• Computer literacy – can operate standard and customised software to an acceptable standard e.g. word-processing, excel, internet, email, database, secure sites, electronic certification, residues etc
• An understanding of basic food technology
• A willingness to embrace the Verification Services Triple O way of working

Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol Screening

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. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site under the application process, on pre-employment checks page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae) please “APPLY NOW” in order to be directed to our website.  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. 

If you have any questions about the role, contact Fitz Gessler, Talent Aquisition Advisor on Fitz.Gessler@mpi.govt.nz

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. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site under the application process, on pre-employment checks.                                                                                                     

Applications close 03 July 2022

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.