Technical Coordinator, Animal Imports at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Technical Coordinator, Animal Imports

Role type: Permanent full time

Location: Wellington

Salary range: $68,781 to $80,918 depending on skills and experience

 

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for a collaborative and organised Technical Coordinator, with great written and verbal communication skills 

You will provide technical and operational support for the Animal Imports group. You will be responsible for management of databases, templates and documents for the team, and supporting the team's frontline staff with enquiries and permit processing.

You will also work across the Animal and Plant Health Directorate and wider MPI to ensure that the team's processes are fit for purpose and align with those of the Directorate and Ministry.

Mōu - About You

 

You will bring:

• Knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining quality systems
• Experience with database management
• Experience in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in gathering, organising, and communicating information.

• The ability to work under pressure and in conflict situations
• Proven ability to plan, organise, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Computer literacy

If you want a career where you will be an integral part of a team that develops and delivers a complex and interesting animal imports work programme, then we would love to hear from you.

 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

 

Our team sets, implements and manages the rules for safe trade.

We deliver high quality import health standards and systems in-line with international best-practice and science. The Animal Health Group also delivers high quality technical advice and communicates complicated science and standards to multiple audiences. We work collaboratively across MPI to achieve common outcomes and deliver tightly integrated end to end biosecurity services. We also support the development of MPI input into World Organisation for Animal Health international standards for the trade in animals and animal products.

We ensure a common view on acceptable risk and appropriate levels of risk management for animal health in the Directorate and work across Biosecurity New Zealand to ensure a consistent understanding of and approach to animal health risk decision-making.

 

 Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

 

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 Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

 

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

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 Thursday 2 February, 2023.

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

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