Team Manager Export Systems

 Job Title: Team Manager, Export Process

Role type: Fixed Term (6 Months)

Location: Wellington

Salary Band & Range, GSR C: $117,035 - $156,888 depending on skills and experience

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

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

Lead a team of technical professionals who are developing detailed welfare standards for the export of live animals from New Zealand. You will be managing the development and implementation of systems and procedures to ensure continuous improvement of the welfare conditions for animals during export, and overseeing the processing of animal welfare export certificates where appropriate.   

• Lead a team of dedicated professionals to facilitate improved welfare outcomes for live animals during export.
• Liaise with welfare professionals, industry and other interested stakeholders to develop guidelines and standards.
• Work across the welfare system to achieve common goals and outcomes for animal welfare.

Mōu - About You

Animal export issues can be complex, you will need to exercise good judgement and have practical problem-solving skills when working within this regulatory environment.  

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• A veterinary qualification is preferred, though a qualification in a relevant subject will be considered
• Experience in an animal welfare or animal health related field
• Broad knowledge of the New Zealand regulatory environment, Animal Welfare Act 1999 and Animal Products Act
• Experience leading a team with specialist knowledge
• Experience in managing relationships and consultation with an assortment of internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed research and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated with good organisational skills, able to set priorities and meet deadlines

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. 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team  

The Export Process team sits in the Animal Health & Welfare Directorate of the Agriculture and Investment Services Branch of the Ministry for Primary Industries. The Exports Process team is currently made up of four permanent members and one fixed term role.  The team are responsible for developing and reviewing welfare guidelines and standards for live animals being exported. The team also manage approvals of Animal Welfare Export Certificates for livestock shipments and liaise with the full range of stakeholders.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. It's no mean feat, and we have a team of hard working and passionate people in a variety of roles both on the ground and in the office supporting us to make this happen.  MPI has a focus on career pathways and we will work with you to help you grow

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Mentoring and coaching programmes

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 on Tuesday, 10^th September 2024.

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

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