Biosecurity Support Officer | Wellington City

Job Description

Biosecurity Support Officer x2

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range H: $60,750 to $63,964 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is looking for proactive and detail-oriented administration professionals to join the Biosecurity Support Team as a Biosecurity Support Officer.

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support, including managing the team's email inbox, assisting with invoices, coordinating travel arrangements, and processing purchase orders.

You'll also deliver secretariat services to support both internal and external teams including handling meeting logistics, maintaining shared email accounts, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.

This is a dynamic role that requires adaptability to meet the evolving needs and priorities of the Biosecurity New Zealand business unit.

Please note: This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

About You – Mōu

You're someone who is agile, adaptable, and thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who quickly picks up new processes and procedures. You build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You're highly proficient in Microsoft Office, have a keen eye for process improvement, and can identify opportunities for increasing efficiency. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience with administration and business support
• A strong customer service mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and welcome applications from those who believe they'd be a great fit.

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Biosecurity business unit plays a vital role in preventing harmful organisms from entering New Zealand. It oversees border and compliance activities and leads preparation and response efforts for biosecurity incursions. The unit also manages MPI's centralised intelligence, planning, and coordination group, which ensures consistent and effective responses across food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare.

About MPI – Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

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 New Zealand from biological risk.

Benefits of Working at MPI – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are You Ready to Make a Difference? – Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We're committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau, and hāpori. We aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. MPI is committed to being a great place to work for everyone. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself—your values, motivations for applying, and the strengths, attributes, and perspectives you bring to the role, including those gained outside 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 11:59pm on Thursday 21 August 2025.

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

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