Job Title: Senior Adviser Exports Process
Role type : Fixed Term (6 Months)
Location : Wellington
Salary Range, GSR D : $85,302 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
The Senior Adviser Export Process will join a team of technical professionals who are developing detailed animal welfare standards for the export of live animals from New Zealand. You will focus on the development and implementation of systems to review and continuously improve animal welfare conditions across the export system and provide technical expertise to the team.
You will set up effective work programme management processes as part of MPI's Livestock Export Review. This will include procedures to assist the team manager to plan, review, monitor, and report on the programme.
In this role, you will need to work collaboratively across 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.
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
A qualification in a relevant subject or veterinary qualification
Experience in an animal health or animal welfare related field
Recent knowledge and involvement in animal welfare or health programmes
At least 3 years' experience in an operational department within a large organisation
Experience in managing relationships and consultation with an assortment of external stakeholders
Self-motivated with good organisational skills, able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to use initiative and persevere in order to perform in high-pressure situations
Mo to matou ropu - About our team
The Animal Exports team sits in the Animal Health & Welfare Directorate of the Agriculture and Investment Services Branch of the Ministry for Primary Industries. The Animal Exports team is responsible for developing and reviewing export standards for live animals, including the export zoosanitary certification. The team also manages approvals of Animal Welfare Export Certificates for livestock shipments and liaises with export stakeholders.
Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI
MPI is responsible for 'Growing and Protecting New Zealand'. It's no mean feat, and we have a team of hard-working and passionate people in a variety of roles both on the ground and in the office supporting us to make this happen. MPI has a focus on career pathways and we will work with you to help you grow.
Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
Annual Wellness payment
Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme
Mentoring and coaching programmes
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 would 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 Sunday, 17th November 2024.
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