Animal Welfare Inspector

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Job Title: Animal Welfare Inspector Role type: Permanent Location: Greymouth Salary Range: $72,795 to $102,356 depending on skills and experience Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role As 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 have 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. In this role you will be:Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followedManaging animal welfare complaints in the primary production sectorPreparing prosecution files where requiredMonitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfareWorking with other Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where non-compliance is identifiedPromoting good animal welfare practicesBuilding and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHaving 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. Mou - About You To be successful in this role you will have:Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry or veterinary services.Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies.Practical working knowledge or be able to demonstrate 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. Nga Tohu – Qualification Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or experience in animal husbandry duties.Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance and enforcement experience would be an advantage. Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk. Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPIUp to three additional (MPI holidays) leave daysCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationFree annual flu vaccination Relocation allowance will be considered for the right applicant. Wa Mahi Ngawari - Flexible Working We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you. Nga Taki Whakahaumaru - 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. Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol ScreeningPlease 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. Kua rite koe mo tenei 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, hapu, whanau and hapori. 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 Manatu 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. Applications close at midnight on Friday 25th October 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please email ******.
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