Adviser / Senior Adviser Monitoring and Compliance

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Adviser / Senior Adviser Monitoring and Compliance

Role type: Permanent

Location: Wellington

Adviser Salary Range - GSR E: $85,302 - $113,953 depending on skills and experience

Senior Salary Range - GSR D: $98,955 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience

Applications from MPI employees with Affected status will be given priority consideration.

We are seeking a keen and motivated team-player to join MPI's Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Regulatory Programmes team. 

If you have experience dealing with non-compliances and/or assessing and minimising risk, are comfortable dealing with ambiguity, enjoy investigating and actioning matters that are wrong, along with strong attention to detail, and established writing and administrative skills, this job could be for you.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About the Team

The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Regulatory Programmes team is responsible for managing risks to animal welfare, human health, trade and biosecurity associated with the import, manufacturing, sale and use of agricultural compounds (including veterinary medicines). The team is primarily responsible for ACVM's Programme work including Good Manufacturing Practice audits, Adverse Event reporting, Compliance activities under the ACVM Act and the Restricted Veterinary Medicine Seller Programme.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

In this full time position you will be warranted under the ACVM Act and be primarily responsible for supporting the Team Manager Regulatory Programmes and Senior Adviser in performing activities in the compliance space. You will be responsible for handling non-compliance events under the ACVM Act and with support from the wider team, you will act as a liaison point for ACVM and stakeholders, manage compliance events, perform risk assessments, and be involved in compliance audits as necessary.

In this primarily computer-based role you will also have joint co-ordination responsibility for our adverse event reporting programme and the ACVM Quality Management System, and participate in the development and maintenance of ACVM processes, standards and information requirements in relation to compliance and monitoring, and be involved in other ACVM Programme monitoring, reporting and verification activities.

You must be willing to work at the Wellington office where the team is based, although be happy to travel occasionally. Applicants must hold a current valid full driver's license.

In return we offer you the opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team within a varied and interesting working environment.

Mōu - About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic team member who:

• has a relevant tertiary qualification in a discipline applicable to the ACVM environment, or compliance and investigation, or at least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• ideally has an excellent working knowledge of the principles and interpretation of the ACVM Act and Regulations.
• shows strong investigative and problem solving skills.
• has excellent attention to detail and be happy doing administrative tasks and data entry.
• is comfortable dealing with ambiguous situations and is able to quickly adapt and think on the run.
• is confident and able to communicate well in a wide range of environments.
• has strong and established writing, investigative and critical thinking abilities.
• has experience or a strong interest in internal or external audits

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?

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, Thursday 12 September 2024.

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

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