Senior Adviser Standards Processes | Wellington City

Senior Adviser Standards Processes (with Generative AI Focus)

Role type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Wellington

Salary band and range: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience.

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga 

Help shape how generative AI is used to strengthen New Zealand's biosecurity system. 

We're looking for a Senior Adviser who can combine process improvement, business analysis, and practical genAI expertise to help our Biosecurity Import & Export Standards (BIES) Directorate work smarter, faster, and more consistently. This role focuses on applying AI tools to real regulatory and operational challenges. 

You will be a key driver of BIES's digital uplift, identifying opportunities where genAI can responsibly enhance our workflows, reduce complexity, and improve quality and consistency across the Directorate. 

As Senior Adviser, you will: 

• Lead process improvement and digital uplift projects  
• Identify, test and embed genAIenabled workflows  
• Use tools like M365 Copilot and AWS automation to streamline work  
• Develop clear documentation, templates, and guidance  
• Build staff confidence and skills through training in safe, effective AI use  
• Provide thought leadership on emerging AI opportunities  
• Collaborate across technical, regulatory and design teams 

About You – Mōu 

We're seeking a Senior Adviser with strengths in process improvement, business analysis, and applied generative AI (genAI). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, experimenting thoughtfully with new technologies, and supporting others to develop confidence with AI tools. 

We're looking for someone who deeply understands how to apply genAI tools to realworld regulatory and operational work — helping people work smarter, improving documentation and processes, and driving safe, meaningful innovation. You will bring a blend of analytical skill, digital curiosity, and peoplecentred thinking. You'll enjoy translating big ideas into practical, usable processes — and you'll be enthusiastic about helping others get value from AI tools. 

You will have: 

• 5+ years' experience in process improvement, business analysis, or regulatory work 
• Handson experience using generative AI tools in practical workflows 
• Ability to design safe, humanintheloop AI processes 
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• Experience supporting capability uplift or coaching others 
• A collaborative, curious mindset, and comfort with experimentation 

Experience with public sector environments, service design, or Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a bonus. 

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 

Within Biosecurity New Zealand, the Biosecurity Import & Export Standards (BIES) Directorate plays a critical role in strengthening the consistency, quality, and effectiveness of our regulatory systems. 

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 Matua   

• Additional MPI leave days 

• Annual Wellness payment 

• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames 

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/working-mpi/benefits/ 

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 midnight on 26 February 2026. 

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

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