Ministry for Primary Industries jobs

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Team Manager for Animal Welfare Systems to lead a dedicated team focused on animal welfare. The successful candidate will have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and strong management capabilities. Responsibilities include leading a team of experts, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing welfare standards. The role offers a competitive...

Job Description Job title: Team Manager Animal Welfare Systems Role type Fixed Term or Secondment to 29 January 2027, Full-Time hours Location Wellington Salary band & range General Salary Range C: $119,376 - $160,026 depending on skills and experience About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga Back-filling for a staff member on parental leave, we need a high performing, people-focused leader...

A governmental environmental agency seeks an Analyst Operations in Wellington to lead analysis related to the Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The successful candidate will provide technical advice, liaise with forestry stakeholders, and assist in drafting documents for policy improvements. Strong analytical skills and the ability to establish relationships are essential. This role also...

Analyst Operations Job Title: Analyst Operations Role Type: Permanent, full time Location: Wellington City Salary Band: GSR F $76,463 to $89,215 depending on skills and experience About the Role – Kōrero mō te tūranga We are looking for an Analyst Operations to join our Forestry Operations directorate as part of Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service. This role reports to the Team...

About The Role – Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga Quarantine Officers are highly trained, everyday New Zealanders who play an extraordinary role in protecting the country. You will ensure that cargo and passengers entering New Zealand are free of biosecurity risk, leading the biosecurity system on the front line at international airports, ports, mail centres, and cargo facilities. Job Description Role...

Compliance ETS Officer Location: Wellington | Type: Permanent, full-time | Salary: $76,463 to $89,215 (General Salary Range, F) Job Overview An essential role within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) ensuring forestry participants comply with the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) requirements under the Climate Change Response Act 2002. Responsibilities - Manage caseloads in accordance...

A government agency in Auckland is seeking a Quarantine Officer to ensure biosecurity at the border. The role involves monitoring cargo and passengers, and requires strong communication skills and a full NZ driver's licence. Candidates must be fit and willing to work varied shifts. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive benefits and a chance for career progression. Applicants are...

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Compliance ETS Officer to ensure compliance with the Emissions Trading Scheme. The role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing caseloads and applying strategic frameworks for compliance. The position offers additional leave days, wellness payments, and reduced healthcare...

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Manager Climate Change Policy for its Agriculture sector. This pivotal role involves providing strategic leadership to a team focused on developing policy advice to mitigate climate change impacts in agriculture. Candidates should possess a strong mix of policy expertise, leadership capability, and experience in navigating governmental processes. A...

A government agency in Wellington is seeking a Manager Land Policy to lead a high-performing team in shaping land use and resource management policies. Ideal candidates will have strong policy leadership, experience in team management, and excellent communication skills. The role involves providing strategic advice, fostering partnerships across sectors, and contributing to resource management...

Manager Land Policy Role Type: Permanent, full-time Location: Wellington Salary range & band: General Salary Range A: $162,094 to $189,933 depending on skills and experience About The Role – Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Manager Land Policy to lead a high-performing team within our Policy & Trade business unit. This is a key leadership role focused on...

Manager Climate Change Policy, Agriculture Role Type: Fixed-Term, April 2026 - December 2026 Location: Wellington Salary range & band: General Salary Range A: $162,094 to $189,933 depending on skills and experience About The Role – Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga We're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Policy & Trade business unit as Manager Climate Change Policy –...

A New Zealand government agency is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the Plant Health and Environment Capability Programme. This role involves strategic oversight, managing risks, and fostering collaboration across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing large-scale transformation programmes and hold professional qualifications in programme and...

A leading government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Manager Audit, Research, and Evaluations. The role includes leading internal audit reviews and managing a small, motivated team. The ideal candidate will have strong internal audit experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to engage with senior leaders. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a...

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Ministerial Adviser in Wellington. This role involves providing high-quality advice, managing ministerial correspondence, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and relationship management skills, with an understanding of government processes. The supportive team welcomes diverse experiences,...

Job Description Quarantine Officer Role type : Permanent, full-time Location : Otautahi (Christchurch) Starting salary: $68,755 About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga Our Quarantine Officers are highly trained, every-day New Zealanders doing an extraordinary job for their country. We work to ensure that cargo and passengers entering New Zealand are free of biosecurity risk. Officers work on a...

Job Description International work closely with both our travellers and MPI's external travel provider to obtain quotes, and book flights and accommodation facilitate matters relating to passports, security, foreign exchange, devices, cultural protocol advice, safety and wellbeing advice, country and region risks, insurance, expenses and allowances facilitate approval processes to ensure that all...

Job Description Job title: Technical Assistant - Laboratory Services Role type : Permanent, full-time Location : Wallaceville, Upper Hutt Salary band 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...

Job Description Senior Adviser Surveillance (Aquatic) Role type : Permanent, full-time Location : Upper Hutt Salary band 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,...

A government agency in Christchurch is seeking a Biosecurity Auditor to oversee compliance in biosecurity programmes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in auditing or a related field. Responsibilities include conducting audits, ensuring compliance, and managing stakeholder relationships. This full-time role offers benefits like additional leave days and career development...