Role Type: Permanent

Location: Wellington City

Salary Band: The salary range for this role is $109,626 to $148,318 depending on skills and experience.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Team within the Assurance Directorate is excited to advise on the establishment of a new team focusing on the management of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) relating to the regulation of agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines. A key role is the Team Manager AMR to manage the work programme and staff in this area.

The role will be accountable for providing guidance and support for the AMR team who are responsible for the day-to-day management of AMR within the ACVM regime and wider MPI; and day-to-day management of the AMR team. A big focus of this role is team management. You will have 3-4 direct reports and pride yourself on your fantastic leadership ability.

This role is also part of the management team for the ACVM Team, and will report to the Manager ACVM Programmes & Appraisals

Some of your core day to day duties will involve the following:

• Management of the AMR work programme covering antibiotic product stewardship, surveillance, monitoring, and training and outreach
• Liaison with ACVM technical team and the System Audit teams
• Leading a team of highly skilled professionals
• Providing coaching and mentoring to team members

 

Mōu - About You

Ideally you will have a background in either veterinary science, biomedical science or biological sciences and experience in staff and stakeholder management and risk management. Knowledge and understanding of ACVMs, particularly on AMR is desirable.

You will have strong written and verbal skills and well-rounded analytical and problem-solving attributes. Experience in planning and delivery in operational, regulatory or policy settings. Management experience is essential.

You will be available to work in Wellington. Flexible working arrangements are available.

 

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
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

See the benefits of working at MPI

 

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

If you have any questions about the role, please email: Fitz Gessler

 

Advertising closes: Sunday 17 July 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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