Target Evaluator Cargo | Auckland MPI Centre

Job Description

Job Title: Target Evaluator

Role type: Permanent full-time

Location: Auckland

Starting Salary & band: G - $69,916

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

As a Target Evaluator you will contribute towards biosecurity and food safety at the border. You will be warranted and work toward competency in both the Food Act 2014 and Biosecurity Act 1993 and supportive legislation.

Target Evaluators use their specialist knowledge to screen import documentation, apply operational intelligence, and work with internal and external stakeholders. As a Target Evaluator you have an eye for detail, like working in an office environment, have great communication skills, a passion for biosecurity and food safety and initiative to learn on the job.

Mōu - About You

This is the role for you if you have an interest in the application of intelligence, the primary sector, and the wider environmental, economic, social and political context it operates within. You'll bring comprehensive knowledge of the food clearance process and/or biosecurity operational environment and ideally previous experience in a similar role.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Skills in risk assessment and technical expertise in biosecurity clearances
• A relevant qualification preferably a science qualification and /or relevant industry experience.
• Interest along with your attention to detail and your enjoyment of working in a fast moving, busy environment where no two days are the same and customer experience is a key focus.
• Practical experience in biosecurity, conservation or food safety would be beneficial.
• A great attitude, flexibility and a desire to be part of a team sharing your experience, knowledge, support and work alongside your colleagues.

You do not need to meet all role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit. 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

You'll join a team that is specialized in target evaluation and associated public services.  The team's deliverables include:

• Target evaluation
• Applying import health standards
• Food notices
• Servicing public enquiries around cargo imports

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 MPI

• Additional MPI leave days
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme

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.

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, whanau 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 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.

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

Applications close at midnight on 25 March 2025

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