Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Role Title: Regional Adviser
Role type: Permanent
Location: Blenheim
Salary Range, GSR E/D: $85,302 - $132,427 depending on skills and experience
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
On Farm Support: Supporting farmers and growers to continue to be successful in a changing world.
On Farm Support is a free service provided by MPI for farmers and growers. We help our customers access support, information, and advice that they need to continue to be successful in a world with rapidly changing requirements.
On Farm Support connects to the work already undertaken by MPI, the private sector, and industry organisations, to provide streamlined support and build sustainability practices by:
- Helping farmers and growers access practical advice through streamlined, accessible farm advisory and extension services.
- Providing workshops, training, and resources to promote best practices and encourage the adoption of innovative approaches across the agricultural sector.
- Supporting farmer-led catchment groups to address priorities specific to each catchment area and promote sustainable practices.
- Assisting farmers and growers in building resilience and preparing for adverse events, such as floods and droughts, through proactive on-the-ground support.
- Facilitating connections between farmers, scientists, and industry to ensure that the latest research and innovations are accessible and practically applied on farms.
You will be based in our Blenheim office and will have access to a work vehicle.
Mōu - About You
You will be a good listener who is open to new perspectives. You'll have the ability to understand the different needs and challenges that farmers and growers are faced with in the regions.
You will have:
- Broad experience in the primary sector and NZ farming systems.
- Ability to identify and develop effective working relationships with people from all parts of an organisation and community.
- Understanding of rural communities, their issues and opportunities.
- Problem solver with the ability to attend to detail.
- Knowledge and experience with best practice adult learning including facilitating learning sessions.
- Influencing skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
Mō te peka - About the Business Unit
On Farm Support is part of MPI's Agriculture and Investment Services business unit. We work to create a thriving and sustainable future for farmers, growers, primary industries and rural communities, and caring for the health and wellbeing of animals.
Our people have expertise in regional and community support and development, Maori agribusiness, disaster recovery, and animal health and welfare. We also fund innovation and research – through sector, business, and community partnerships across our food and fibre industries.
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 business unit and organisation
- Wellness benefit for employees
- Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes
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 whakapapa; 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 on Monday 2nd December 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Luke.Farrell@mpi.govt.nz
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