Ministry for Primary Industries NZ – Greymouth, South IslandSalary Range: $72,795 to $102,356 depending on skills and experiencePosition Type: Full time, PermanentAs an Animal Welfare Inspector, you will be expected to deliver a range of work to ensure animal welfare complaints are managed appropriately. You will require sound legislative knowledge, good problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills. Each day will provide variety, as you work both in an office and in the field, meeting new people every day, while making a difference in ensuring all aspects of animal welfare compliance across Aotearoa New Zealand.Key Responsibilities:Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followed.Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector.Preparing prosecution files where required.Monitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfare.Working with other Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where non-compliance is identified.Promoting good animal welfare practices.Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Having practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate.Having experience in leading or supporting investigations in an enforcement environment is desirable.Minimum Requirements:Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry, or veterinary services.Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies.Practical working knowledge or the potential to develop knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate including: NAIT Act, Animal Welfare Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act, Animal Products Act, and Biosecurity Act.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.Additional Information:Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or experience in animal husbandry duties.Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance, and enforcement experience would be an advantage.Relocation allowance will be considered for the right applicant.We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.Security Checks:Low level Security Clearance:Most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five (5) years, ORIs a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK), or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.The successful applicant must have or be able to obtain a NZ Firearms licence.Please note, given this position is safety sensitive, the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test.Application Process: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.Applications close at midnight on Friday 25th October 2024.If you have any questions about the role, please email ******
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