Aquaculture Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries, Nelson

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job title: Aquaculture Analyst

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Preferably Nelson, however Wellington based applicants will also be considered

Salary band & range: General Salary Range F: $76,463 to $89,215 per annum depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

We're looking for an Analyst to join our Nelson based Aquaculture Strategy & Development Team.

As an analyst in the aquaculture development team your role will be focused on helping to deliver the aquaculture development plan. You will do this by building effective working relationships within MPI, across government, with stakeholders and working with your wider team to provide advice to leaders.

About You - Mōu

You may be a recent graduate or be early in your career with work experience in a government role or in the aquaculture industry. 

You will ideally have:

• a qualification in marine science/science, law, resource management or a related discipline
• attention to detail, good judgement and a positive can-do attitude
• analytical and problem-solving skills
• writing and verbal communication skills

You don't need to meet all our requirements to apply. Just tell us in your application why you think you would be a good fit for our role.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou rōpū

This position sits within the Aquaculture Directorate, part of the Fisheries New Zealand business unit within MPI. We are a diverse, fun and engaging group with a range of backgrounds including industry, science, planning and government.

We're passionate about growing the aquaculture sector and providing for regional growth.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

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

• Up to three additional Annual Leave days per annum
• A ‘Wellness' benefit for employees
• Career 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 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, 03 May 2026

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

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