Job Description Role Type: Permanent, full-time Location: Napier based, working across Hawkes Bay region Salary range: $89,716 to $112,145 depending on skills and experience Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role You will carry out verification activities in accordance with the current legislation and Overseas Market Access requirements, thereby permitting the issue of official assurances for export. This is a diverse role, and you could be auditing several different sectors associated with animal products such as meat, dairy, seafood, and poultry. Your key responsibilities will include: Approving transfer of animal products through eligibility documents to provide final assurance for export of animal products. Completing inspections of incoming animal products for further processing. Managing your own time/calendar efficiently with the workload provided by the team leader. Mou - About You To be successful in this role, you will have a science degree and experience within the food industry. Specifically, you will: Have knowledge of the principles and practices associated with verification, Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance systems. Have highly effective oral and written communication skills. Have a full driver's licence and ability to drive Class 1 vehicles. Ahurea - Culture We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We are fair in our behaviour and our policies promote equal opportunity for all. We provide numerous training programmes and opportunities for people to continuously improve their skill sets and keep up to date with global best practices. MPI has a focus on career pathways so this is the first step in your career with us and we will help you grow. Mo Te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources. 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 the branch and organisation Wellness benefit for employees Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes Technical training is provided to the successful applicant. 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. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site. 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 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 11.59pm on Sunday 25 August If you have any questions about the role, please email Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei – Follow MPI here Links to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, X#J-18808-Ljbffr
