Target Evaluator (Cargo) | Auckland MPI Centre

Job Description

Target Evaluator

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Auckland (Māngere)

Starting salary: $71,314 per annum

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

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 and issue relevant directions for all imported biosecurity and food commodities in the cargo pathway. In addition to this they apply operational intelligence, interact with the public and industry through various mediums and provide specialist input to MPI internal 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.

About You – Mōu

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. 

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

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

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

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

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

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” 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 Sunday, 15 February.

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

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