Job Title: Veterinarian (Veterinary Technical Supervisor 2)Role type: Permanent, full timeSalary range: $97,680 to $122,100 depending on skills and experienceStarting salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant.In addition to salary, we offer overtime, penal time, shift leave and shift allowances.The purpose of this role within New Zealand Food Safety Verification Services is to provide a range of food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity verification and certification services based at AFFCO Rangiuru plant. You will support the meat industry and New Zealand's reputation in the world red meat market for the product produced and ensure food safety and export standards are being followed by the plant.We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and enhancing their relationships with others with effective communication.The role is varied, and you will be expected to do the following:Verify that requirements and procedures are being followed.Provide certification for animal meat exports.Complete ante mortem inspections and occasionally provide judgement on post-mortem inspection.Ensure animal welfare is being maintained.Maintain knowledge within the farming communities and participate in on-farm verification.Collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders, such as meat works personnel and Veterinary colleagues/VS team.You will receive full-time technical training prior to being warranted under the relevant legislation. We have ongoing, on-site training, mentoring and technical support for you in your new role.The successful candidate will:Be a New Zealand registered Veterinarian (or be able to obtain registration with VCNZ).Have verbal and written communication skills, and analytical reasoning skills.Demonstrate integrity and trust, ethics and values, resilience, adaptability, and openness.Have experience in persuading and influencing, teamwork, planning, and organizing.Have computer literacy - can operate standard and customized software to an acceptable standard including word-processing, Excel, internet, and email.It is advantageous if you have knowledge of HACCP/Quality Assurance in Food Safety; however, this is included in your training.This position is based at AFFCO Rangiuru, in the Bay of Plenty. The plant is very close to the beautiful beaches of Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, and Whakatani. It is also close to the tourist town of Rotorua and all it has to offer.You will work alongside one full-time veterinarian, who is your supervisor, as well as working closely with the plant personnel. The plant processes sheep and bobby calves and has a cold store for frozen product. The plant currently runs on a day shift only but may introduce a night shift in the future.This position sits within the Establishment Team for the Bay of Plenty, and you may occasionally be required to work at other local meat establishments in the geographic area.The 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.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.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 13th January 2025
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