Permanent Full Time

 Location - Manawatu Wanganui

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) currently has a vacancy for an Animal Welfare Inspector based in Manawatu Wanganui. 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 have excellent communication skills. You'll have experience working with livestock, animal husbandry, as well as knowledge of farming organisations. The primary purpose of the animal welfare inspector will be delivery of effective compliance and enforcement services for animal welfare.

• Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followed
• Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector
• Preparing prosecution files where required
• Monitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfare
• Working with other Animal Welfare Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where serious non-compliance is identified
• Promoting good animal welfare practices
• Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Mōu - About You

The role is an enforcement role, requiring maturity and resilience but can provide real satisfaction within a supportive and inclusive workforce.  Join our team and feel both empowered and supported to make a difference in farming practice in your community. If this sounds like you and you have the motivation and desire to be successful within a dynamic team, we encourage you to submit an application. Your cover letter and CV will be assessed against the bullet points listed below:

• Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry or veterinary services.
• Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or experience in animal husbandry duties
• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance and enforcement experience would be an advantage
• If not already held, the successful will need to obtain a NZ Firearms license.
• Practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate is desirable but training will be provided.  These include: Animal Welfare Act 1999, NAIT Act, Privacy Act, NZ Bill of Rights Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act.

Ngā 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.
• click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To apply for this role 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.

The closing date is 5pm, Sunday 28 August 2022.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Conrad Cheung who will point you in the right direction.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

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