Biosecurity Auditor | Wellington City

Job Description

Biosecurity Auditor

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $108,901 per annum depending skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As a Biosecurity Auditor you will deliver a regulatory function under the Biosecurity Act 1993 and complete audits and monitor performance of Biosecurity New Zealand's border verification programmes.

You will be responsible for auditing verification programmes that strengthen the biosecurity system, reducing the likelihood of pests and diseases impacting New Zealand.

The verification programme consists of completing regulatory audit requirements for:

• Transitional Facilities
• Grain Import Systems
• Places of First Arrival
• Border Clearance Services Verification programmes which includes completing regulatory audit requirements for Transitional Facilities, Grain Import Systems, Ports of First Arrival and the Recognised Cruise Line Programme.

Biosecurity Auditors deliver pre-approval verification of businesses and operators, conducting investigations, and unannounced verification where required. This includes following up on critical non-compliances and/or gathering information required by Biosecurity New Zealand.

The role plays a vital role in protecting New Zealand's Primary Industries and provides assurance for trade which underpins New Zealand's economy and wellbeing.

The key scope of the role includes:

• Auditing – various activities such as participating in setting audit schedules to conduct meetings with senior management teams; writing audit reports, peer review and calibration exercises, and recording and maintaining biosecurity data.
• Compliance – verifying facilities that are not performing to help ensure they are compliant with relevant standards, systems, procedures in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 1993. Conducting unannounced audits is also part of the role.

About You - Mōu

This is a great opportunity for an experienced auditor or person with a background in risk, assurance or compliance to join the team.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working independently, making decisions and collaborating as part of a team.
• Resilience and delivering results.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and build professional relationships.
• Experience in making timely, evidence-based decisions.

Skills & Experience - Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako 

• A relevant recognised qualification or significant experience in auditing, compliance or risk and assurance.
• Experience in managing internal and external relationships with an range of stakeholders, with demonstrated success in building relationships.
• Experience adhering to standards such as ISO:17020 and duties of authorised signatories.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, elicit and evaluate objective evidence, and ensure appropriate rectification of non-compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of biosecurity legislation and/or specific sector standards and its application is advantageous
• A full, valid New Zealand driver's licence is essential, as is a willingness to travel within New Zealand when required.

If you are successful, you will be expected to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive training course.

You will also be required to pass a Criminal Conviction Check and a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test.

Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro

Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site, here.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) plays a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders.  It manages border and compliance activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur. 

This role will report to the Assistant Commissioner Central/South, working in a dedicated team of Biosecurity Auditors that are based across the country.

You will receive comprehensive training and be provided with support from the team to ensure your success in this role.

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 

• Annual Wellness payment
• Additional MPI leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Mentoring and coaching programmes

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 11:59pm on Sunday, 20 July.

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

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