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Senior / Nait Officer

Senior / Nait Officer

New Zealand GovernmentDunedin, New Zealand
10 days ago
Job description

Senior / NAIT Officer

Role type : Permanent, full-time

Location : Dunedin

Salary band & range : COPS-CS : $74,251 to $104,403

Applicants will be considered as a NAIT Officer or Senior NAIT Officer based on their skills and experience.

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

The NAIT programme is used to provide fast and accurate tracing of animals.

This enables the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to respond quickly in the case of a serious biosecurity outbreak or natural disaster.

The traceability of this programme is also important for food safety and quality assurance.

As a warranted NAIT Officer, you will :

  • Gain sound knowledge on all aspects of the National Animal Identification and Tracing Act
  • (NAIT Act) and NAIT scheme.
  • Have practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate.
  • Apply system thinking to proactively identify areas of non-compliance in the NAIT scheme.
  • Expertly apply the appropriate legislative tools to enable effective detection, reporting and investigation of NAIT scheme non-compliance.
  • Audit and verify NAIT Locations to ascertain compliance with the system and issue appropriate outcomes.
  • Independently or with other NAIT Officers, prepare and present robust court prosecution cases where significant non-compliance is identified.
  • Once experience is gained, provide advice or training about NAIT to the primary production sector to increase uptake and compliance of the NAIT scheme.
  • Build and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Travel within New Zealand is required.
  • Assist Animal Welfare Inspectors as required.

About You - Mou

For this role you will ideally have the following skills and experience :

  • Experience in animal production systems and knowledge of agricultural sectors.
  • Have a high degree of analytical capability along with an interest in working through large complex data sets.
  • Be a self-starter, able to take initiative and implement learnings into action
  • Practical working knowledge or be able to demonstrate the potential to develop knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate including : NAIT Act, Animal Welfare Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act.
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification and / or experience in animal husbandry duties would be an advantage
  • Tertiary qualifications and / or equivalent regulatory, compliance and enforcement experience would be an advantage
  • You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or provisional) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.

    About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

    The Animal Welfare and NAIT Compliance group sit within Agricultural Investment Services.

    The South Central Team covers a large region with team members based in Dunedin, Oamaru and Timaru.

    Our team supports MPI to pursue high standards of biosecurity and animal welfare in order to grow the value of New Zealand's food and fibre sector.

    About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

    We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

    To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.

    Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

  • Additional MPI leave days
  • Annual Wellness payment
  • Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses / frames
  • Security checks - Nga Taki Whakahaumaru

    Low level Security Clearance

  • most preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years, OR
  • is a citizen of, and / or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years : either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
  • click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
  • If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

    Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro

    Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred candidates(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.

    Are you ready to make a difference?

  • Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?
  • We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

    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 Manatu 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, apply via this advert 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, 26 October.

    If you have any questions about the role, please email

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