About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Senior Adviser Health, Safety & Wellbeing is part of Border Clearance Services within Biosecurity New Zealand. You will provide advice and assistance to enable a consistent approach to operational management of health and safety that is effective and sustainable.

The primary focus of the role is to work with the region Border Clearance Services Managers to uplift health, safety and wellbeing capability and systems amongst Border Clearance Services standards and workplace practices, along with ensuring systems are in place to lead / coordinate and implement an improved approach to managing health and safety risks.

Travel will also be required to be undertaken as part of this role.

About You - Mōu

This is an operational role, so you will bring a minimum of 5 years' experience in occupational health and safety and/or relevant operational roles within a medium to large operational organisation. You may also have previous experience in working in NZ government regulatory frameworks and operational environments.

You will have demonstrated skills and experience in the project management and experience in implementing health, safety & wellbeing initiatives. You will also have exceptional oral, written communication and presentation skills will have the ability to manage, coordinate and improve work processes involving others.

You will be recognised for your initiative, technical aptitude and sound judgement making and you will have a proven ability to multi-task in a fast past environment. Your resilience will also enable you to be able to work under pressure and can anticipate and resolve problems based on risk management principles.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The role is part of the Biosecurity Central/South Team within the Border Clearance Services (BCS) directorate of Biosecurity New Zealand. BCS 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 MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

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.

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 peoplepower to protect our country from biosecurity threats.

New Zealand has a complex and effective biosecurity system to protect our unique environment from pests and diseases that threaten our economy. New Zealand's biosecurity system has 3 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.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual wellness payment
• Biennial paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

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 Manatū 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 whakapapa; 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 – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at midnight on 30 March 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please email melissa.heaney@mpi.govt.nz

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