Senior Aquaculture Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job title: Senior Aquaculture Analyst

Role type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location:  Wellington

Salary range and band: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

 

 

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

With the aquaculture sector's plans for growth, now is an exciting time to join Fisheries New Zealand's Aquaculture Settlement Team.

Our team helps to realise iwi aspirations and grow aquaculture by supporting the delivery of the Māori aquaculture settlement. The successful candidate will join us in working across MPI, and with iwi, Te Ohu Kaimoana Settlement Trustee and with other government agencies to deliver the aquaculture settlement and support aquaculture growth across Aotearoa.

Our work focuses on:

• connecting with iwi to understand their aspirations and deliver settlement obligations
• providing advice to Ministers to support delivery of the settlement
• helping iwi to connect with the industry and other government agencies to further their aspirations

 

About You - Mōu

We're looking for someone who is passionate about aquaculture and delivering the Crown's settlement obligations. However, you don't need to meet all the role requirements to apply. Just tell us in your application why you think you would be a good fit for the job. We may also be able to support you through learning and development opportunities.

Some of the attributes you might have include:

-          an understanding of government processes, Treaty obligations, and working with iwi

-          great interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of people

-          excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

 

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Aquaculture Settlement Team is based in Wellington and Nelson.  We care about what we do, and we're friendly and hardworking. We come from a range of backgrounds including science, industry and government. And we value the different strengths we each bring to our work.

 

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

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

 

Security checks – Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru

This roles require a New Zealand national security clearance. To be considered for this role, you must meet the eligibility criteria set out below.

 

CONFIDENTIAL national security clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen,or hold a New Zealand residence‑class visa (including permanent residence).
• You must have a minimum five (5)‑year background history that can be verified and assessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine your suitability for a CONFIDENTIAL national security clearance.

Find out more about the national security vetting process here and access the eligibility self‑check tool here.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

 

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 Monday, 18 May 2026

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

 

NB: this role is based in our CBD based Wellington office Monday-Friday.

 

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