Senior Adviser Animal Product | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Adviser 

Permanent

Wellington

Salary range: $82,817 to $128,570 depending on skills and experience

Are you an experienced Adviser looking for your next challenge?

Have you worked in the meat sector and have some policy analysis experience?

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

This position sits in the Regulatory Delivery Integration Team in the Food Regulation Directorate at New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS). This area of work will initially focus on engaging with the meat sector, including petfood and other by-products, to answer queries and progress key projects, such as a refresh of the meat hygiene rules. 

In this hugely important role, you will be part of a team of similar advisers, who you can learn from and contribute to a range of projects, initiatives and contribute to standards development within New Zealand Food Safety.

You will be at the forefront when it comes reviewing our food safety legislation to ensure that it is fit for purpose and giving guidance to businesses about how to comply with the requirements. Future work may also see you involved in other sectors such as Dairy, Seafood, Wine and other foods. 

This is an exciting time to join the team and this role will see you add value to both the Regulatory Delivery and Project teams, and across the New Zealand Food Safety business unit.

Mōu - About You

Preferably we are looking for a star communicator with experience in the meat sector. 

In addition, we are looking for someone that has:

• A qualification in food science, microbiology, food technology, food engineering, veterinary science (or similar experience) is ideal.

      Don't let this be a barrier.  Our successful team members have a wide range of backgrounds and experience

• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety
• Experience in absorbing technical information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of government processes and legislation
• Work experience in food processing sectors such preferably meat, though seafood, dairy or other food would also be desirable

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team  

This is a team made up of Advisers & Seniors, Specialists and Data Analysts who report to the Team Manager Integration.

We are a team dedicated to protecting consumers from the risks associated with all types of food in New Zealand, and our standards form the basis for New Zealand's food export system.

New Zealand Food Safety plays a key role in setting the rules and creating the systems that food business use to grow, import, make, and sell safe food. 

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

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

• Annual Wellness payment
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

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 whakapapa; 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 Sunday 11 June 2023

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

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