Team Manager Containment & Audits | Auckland MPI Centre

Job Description

Team Manager Containment & Audits

Role type: Permanent full-time

Location: Auckland

Salary band & range: General Salary Range – C $119,376 to $139,700 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As the Team Manger, you will be part of the Verification & Programmes leadership team and have a key responsibility to support Biosecurity NZ in delivering operational excellence and technically sound import clearance decisions.

You will be responsible leading our containment & audit function nationally and lead a team that delivers a range of verification and audit activities in Auckland and upper north island.  You will work closely with our leadership team to achieve technically sound and nationally consistent outcomes which will require strong relationships with a number of key stakeholders from across the Biosecurity system.

Containment facilities are a critical compent of New Zealand's biosecurity system that enable a range of imports into the country in a safe and secure manner that support our primary industries, research and science sectors.

About You - Mōu

You will bring the following skills or experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline(s) and/or relevant experience
• A proven ability to make high quality technical decisions in complex environments on the most appropriate interventions to ensure the desired biosecurity outcomes are obtained.
• Significant experience in organisational renewal utilising continuous improvement methodology in alignment with Biosecurity NZ strategic direction and priorities.                         
• Exceptional interpersonal and reputational / risk management skills
• The ability to actively manage multiple moving parts and an eye for detail.
• Experience in an operational management position, preferably with a regulatory focus bringing strong operational management skills including the development of national and strategies, plans and budgets, priorities and processes to meet business objectives.  
• Good knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of auditing, inspection, Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management Systems.

You do not need to meet all of the 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. 

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Verification & Programmes team are a diverse and talented group of professionals who are passionate about biosecurity and protecting our economy and environment.  We work on the business – delivering smart systems, streamlined processes, and expert support – so our operational teams can focus on making confident and timely biosecurity decisions that protect New Zealand and keep trade and travel moving.

The Verification & Programmes team is based across all major MPI offices across the country and the Containment & Audit team are largely based in Auckland with an adviser based in Wellington.

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
• Annual Wellness payment
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?
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 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 Wednesday, 24 September 2025.

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

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