Quarantine OfficerMinistry for Primary IndustriesLocation: AucklandStarting Salary: $65,407About the RoleOur Quarantine Officers are highly trained, everyday New Zealanders doing an extraordinary job for their country. We work to ensure that cargo and passengers entering New Zealand are free of biosecurity risk.Officers work on a rotational roster that offers them a breadth of work as they lead New Zealand's biosecurity system at the front line - international airports, ports, mail centres, and cargo facilities. We are recruiting now for our next cohort of Quarantine Officers to start 6th May 2024.What the Job OffersA programme that mixes both classroom theory and on-the-job training. Clear career progression path from Officer to Senior to Chief for those prepared to put in extra effort with development and leadership opportunities to reach these goals.Join a high-performing team that is passionate about their job, compelled to protect New Zealand and living MPI's values. A great salary with benefits and allowances as you progress. The chance to join a diverse and supportive team of officers across New Zealand.About YouWe're looking for passionate, self-motivated people who enjoy a range of tasks, worksites, and varied work. You will be fit and healthy as you will be standing for periods of time. Working indoors and outdoors will appeal to you.You will have strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to create strong relationships with stakeholders. You have a high level of computer literacy. An interest or qualification in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, botany, or environmental science is preferred. You may have work experience in a life science or similar industry.Application RequirementsIn 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. A cover letter is essential; your application will not be considered without one.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 TeamThe Border Clearance Services Directorate within the Biosecurity New Zealand branch helps protect New Zealand's natural environment, primary industries, and people against exotic pests and diseases. It is accountable for ensuring the delivery of sustainable and effective frontline biosecurity clearance services at the border for imported goods, craft, mail, passengers, crew, and transitional facilities.About MPIThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.Biosecurity New Zealand is part of the Ministry for Primary Industries and is focused on stopping pests and diseases at the border before they get to New Zealand, eradicating or managing the impact of those already here. With the help of New Zealanders, we ensure our unique environments and the value of our primary industries are maintained. Biosecurity New Zealand provides the operational focus and direction to ensure Aotearoa has the right resources and people-power to protect our country from biosecurity threats.New Zealand has a complex and effective biosecurity system to support our unique environment and the relatively few pests and diseases that threaten our economy. New Zealand's biosecurity system has three interlocking layers of protection - pre-border, border, and post-border. From regulations to inspections and surveillance, our robust system helps prevent new threats from establishing in Aotearoa.This system involves trade and bilateral agreements, international plant and animal health standards, risk assessment and import health standards, border intervention, readiness and response, surveillance, and pest and disease management.Benefits of Working at MPIAnnual wellness payment, bi-annual paid eye test, and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames. Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes.Security ClearanceLow-level Security clearance is required for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years. A recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level is necessary.Commitment to DiversityWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr