Position: Supervising Veterinarian (VTS1)

Role Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Feilding

Salary: Range from $109,199 progressing to $136,499 per annum plus additional benefits. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant.

About our team - Mō tō mātou rōpū

If you are you are an experienced Veterinary Verifier looking for your next career move, we have a vacancy for a Supervising Veterinarian (VTS1) based at ME128/PH367, Ovation Feilding Venison Packers.  This position reports to the Team Manager Establishments, Palmerston North and has line control of 2 VTS2 positions.

ME128 processes sheep and bobbies over 2 shifts, Monday to Friday.  The shifts cover 24 hours so there are 3 VS shifts. The VTS1 works predominately on the dayshift or evening shift and will rotate to the nightshift in accordance with MPI VS business rules and as negotiated on site.  PH367 processes deer, goats, ostriches and small cattle and also dresses wild animals working on 1 shift.

Watch some of our team describe why they love the role that they are in and their journey into a career with Verification Services – Click Here

 

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

We are looking for Veterinary supervisor to join our team.

In the role, you will:

• Provide leadership, direction and clear communication including a high level of decision making, judgements and actions related to premises performance, issue management, clarification and process failures;
• Plan and develop the strategy for premise performance; planning the scope for verification periods and effectively managing the workload of the VTS1, VTS2s and relievers;
• Maintain competencies (for self/team);
• Ensure all verification and official assurances relating to the premises are valid and will withstand third party audit;
• Coordinate the responsibility for off plant work, such as on farm verification;
• Ensure workloads are balanced and within agreed parameters with respect to shift rotations, verifier wellbeing, and hour of work agreements;
• Attend and facilitate internal, external and market access reviews and manage resolution to review findings;
• Define responsibilities and expectations for the VTS2s and managing performance including implementation of the performance enhancement;
• Enhance relationships with the operator, Asure Quality and other stakeholders.

 

Skills and Experience - Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako

To be successful in this role you need:

• To be a qualified and NZ registered Veterinarian.
• Experience as an establishment VTS (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with HACCP, Quality Assurance systems, Risk Management Systems.
• Verbal and written skills as well as sound analytical reasoning skills.
• Experience in people managing and having a creative approach to resolving issues.
• Experience of demonstrating resilience and working under pressure while managing stakeholder relationships.
• Computer literacy with the ability to operate standard and customised software.

 

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

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees

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How to apply - Me pēhea te tuku tono

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click “APPLY NOW” 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janet Sherratt – Team Manager Establishments

Applications for this role close on 2 October 2022.

 

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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