New Zealanders care deeply about their fisheries and marine environment.
The Fisheries Verification and Operations Directorate incorporates Fisheries New Zealand's electronic monitoring, fisheries observer, and aquaculture and fisheries permitting functions.
Working with us means that every day you'll go home knowing you've made a positive contribution to the sustainable management of New Zealand's valuable fisheries resources and their wider marine environment. Fisheries New Zealand works to ensure that fisheries resources are managed in a way that provides the greatest overall benefit to New Zealanders.
Now is an exciting time to join Fisheries New Zealand. We're delivering transformational change that will modernise commercial fishing practices and better support sustainable fisheries
About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga
Electronic Monitoring Video Analysts provide support to the Team Leader Fisheries Electronic Monitoring, and Electronic Monitoring Team. You will be part of the audit process of fishing industry practices and will assist with verification services for Fisheries New Zealand, Fisheries Compliance, and the Department of Conservation (such as protected species captures or fisheries related management measures). This will be done by reviewing video footage from commercial fishing vessels and annotating the activities observed.
About You - Mōu
We need people who have strong attention to detail and can translate video footage observations into digital annotation data. We are looking for people with the proven ability to work efficiently and will diligently follow processes with minimal supervision.
We need people who can build and maintain successful relationships and have a drive to meet deadlines, and a natural interest in continuous improvement.
Ideally you will have working knowledge of inshore commercial fishing operations. You will enjoy working in a high performing collaborative team environment.
You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.
About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū
In this role you'll be working with a small team of 4-5 other Electronic Monitoring Video Analysts. You'll get to work with intelligent and passionate people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets across Fisheries New Zealand and MPI, other New Zealand Government agencies, Tangata Whenua, and industry bodies.
This role does require that you work in the MPI head office, 38-42 Bowen St, Wellington.
About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua
We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.
Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua
- Additional MPI leave days
- Ability to purchase extra annual leave
- Annual Wellness payment
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, whanau 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 a great place to work for all.
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.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Aymon.McQuade@mpi.govt.nz
Applications close 11.59 Monday 17 March 2025
