Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the RoleThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has an exciting senior tier three leadership opportunity as Director Animal & Plant Health which is part of the Biosecurity New Zealand Leadership Team.

In this role, you will work across animal, plant and marine sectors to reduce the likelihood of harmful organisms entering Aotearoa and negatively impacting Aotearoa's economy, environment, social and cultural values. You will also be the pre-Border Chief Technical Officer for both plants and animals in the terrestrial and marine environments, a statutory appointment under the Biosecurity Act.

You'll play a pivotal role in setting strategy, direction and leading change while ensuring the right systems and people capability are in place to develop and implement science and risk-based regulatory and non-regulatory interventions pre-border. A top priority is to drive the implementation of a new operating model to achieve faster and more efficient delivery of import regulations.

Mōu - About You To be successful, you will need to demonstrate a wide variety of skills and experience including:

• A strong system-thinker with deep knowledge of Aotearoa's biosecurity regulatory framework, international and domestic animal and plant regulatory environments and associated risks
• Proven experience as a strategic leader with the ability to drive action now while holding a clear vision for the future
• Significant experience in developing and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including engagement in international settings
• Exceptional presentation, communication, influencing and decision-making skills
• Ability to transform detailed scientific information into user-friendly lay language.

 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the TeamThe Animal & Plant Health Directorate has 170 staff and oversees all our pre-border biosecurity functions.

 

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting Aotearoa from biological risk.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Mentoring and coaching programmes

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks

Higher level Security Clearance

 

• most preferably a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last ten (10) years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last ten (10) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.
• click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-checktool.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.Kua rite koe mō tēnei 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, 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 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 Wednesday, 26 July 2023.

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

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