Electronic Monitoring Video Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Electronic Monitoring Video Analyst, Fisheries Observer & Verification Services, Fisheries Science & Information

Role type: Permanent role for 30-40 hrs per week

Location: Wellington

Salary range:($60,331 -66,718} Depending on skills and experince

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role 

Electronic Monitoring Video Analysts provide support to the Operations Manager Fisheries Electronic Monitoring. You will be part of the audit process of fishing industry practices and will assist with the detection of incidences of interest to Fisheries New Zealand, Fisheries Compliance, and the Department of Conservation (such as protected species captures or fisheries related management measures). This will be done by reviewing video footage from commercial fishing vessels and reporting on the activities observed.

In this role, you'll get to work with intelligent and passionate people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets across Fisheries New Zealand and MPI, other New Zealand Government agencies, Tangata Whenua, and industry bodies. We embrace diversity and we encourage flexible working arrangements.

Mōu - About You

We need someone who is well versed in operational understanding of commercial fishing, has previous experience working as a Fisheries Observer, and previous experience in video monitoring.We need someone who can build and maintaining successful relationships. Has a drive to meet deadlines, a natural interest in continuous improvement, and strong attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a high performing collaborative team environment. We need someone who can build and maintaining successful relationships. Has a drive to meet deadlines, a natural interest in continuous improvement, and the ability to follow procedures. You will enjoy working in a high performing collaborative team environment.

 Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

We need someone who has a strong attention to detail and can translate video footage observations into digital annotation data. We are looking for someone with the proven ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.Fisheries Observer & Verification Services perform a variety of functions that are critical to the sustainable management of New Zealand's fisheries and the environmental effects of fishing.  We deliver Fisheries Observer services, plan and manage logistics and deployments for Fisheries Observers, and review and analyse footage captured by our Electronic Monitoring programme.

 Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI 

Fisheries New Zealand is a business unit within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to drive a stronger focus on managing New Zealand's valuable fisheries resources, and their place in the wider marine environment.  The Fisheries Science & Information Directorate incorporates Fisheries New Zealand's data management, science and research, and observer services functions.  

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI 

• Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Comprehensive training provided.

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you. 

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau 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 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 midnight on 2nd of Feb 2023

If you have any questions about the role, please email deepti.acharya@mpi.govt.nz 

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