Job Title: Animal Welfare Inspector
Role type : Permanent
Location : Hamilton
Salary Range : $72,795 to $102,356 depending on skills and experience
Priority will be given to staff members with affected status
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 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 followed
Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector
Preparing prosecution files where required
Monitoring production animal facilities for compliance with animal welfare legislation
Working with other Animal Welfare Inspectors 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 including MPI Legal, Investigations, and other sector compliance teams as well as SPCA and NZ Police
Having practical working knowledge of relevant legislation to investigation and compliance activities
Having experience in leading or supporting investigations in a compliance environment is desirable
Holding statutory appointments under both Animal Welfare and NAIT legislation
Supporting MPI's response capability during adversity, civil defence, and emergency situations
Mou - About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Willingness to work with animals including lifestyle, production, and veterinary services
Willingness and understanding of the requirement of humane euthanasia and being comfortable physically performing humane euthanasia of animals where necessary
Knowledge of farming practices, organisations, and external animal welfare agencies
Practical working knowledge or be able to demonstrate the potential to develop knowledge of relevant legislation 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
Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance, and enforcement experience would be an advantage
Expectation of regular travel in and outside of the Waikato region
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 MPI
Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
Career development and internal opportunities across our directorate, business unit, and MPI wide
Free annual flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling support)
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, OR
Is 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.
The successful applicant must have or be able to obtain a NZ Firearms licence and feel comfortable safely carrying, using, and storing a firearm and captive bolt as part of your role.
Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol Screening
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.
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 Monday 9th September 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please email ******
We will be conducting an assessment day for shortlisted applicants. If shortlisted, you must be able to attend in person at the MPI Auckland Centre circa 16th-17th September.
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