Senior Adviser Export Systems at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job title: Senior Adviser Export Systems

Role type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Wellington City

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

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Export Systems team is seeking a Senior Adviser to provide technical expertise into the development and implementation of initiatives across the live animal export work programme. This position is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful animal welfare outcomes while working on complex issues within a dynamic regulatory environment.

The role will be providing technical advice and support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes and requirements that underpin New Zealand's live animal exports systems. In this role you will need to work collaboratively across Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and engage effectively with exporters and associated organisations.  Animal export issues can be complex; you will need to exercise good judgement and have practical problem-solving skills when working within this regulatory environment.  

About You - Mōu

You are an experienced and collaborative professional who enjoys working on complex issues and delivering practical outcomes. You can confidently analyse information, provide sound advice, and build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Motivated by contributing to positive animal welfare outcomes, you are comfortable working across scientific, operational, regulatory, trade and stakeholder perspectives. You recognise that complex issues do not always have straightforward solutions and are able to apply sound judgement to balance competing considerations in a thoughtful and pragmatic way. You bring a solutions-focused mindset, adaptability and the ability to navigate a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Suitable qualification in a relevant field, including veterinary science
• Experience in an animal or animal welfare related field

• Broad knowledge of the New Zealand regulatory environment, Animal Products Act and Animal Welfare Act 1999
• Experience in managing relationships and consultation with an assortment of internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed research and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Self-motivated with good organisational skills, able to set priorities and meet deadlines

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit. 

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Exports Systems team sits in the Animal Health & Welfare Directorate of the Agriculture and Investment Services Branch of the Ministry for Primary Industries. The team is responsible for developing and reviewing animal welfare standards and guidelines, ensuring that the work programme is implementing continuous improvements in the animal welfare system.   

The team also manage approvals of Animal Welfare Export Certificates for livestock consignments and work across MPI teams, including liaising with the full range of export stakeholders.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

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 12 July 2026

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

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