Scheduler

Scheduler

Role type : Permanent full-time

Location : Auckland

Salary band & range : COPS-BSC : $62,752 to $68,755

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

The Scheduler role is part of our Workforce Planning Group Team within Biosecurity New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who is good with people, eager to learn and thrives in a diverse environment.

On a daily basis you will book and manage jobs for Quarantine Officers deployed across the greater Auckland area and deal with enquiries.

You will interact with internal and external stakeholders, Quarantine Officers and various other areas of the business via phone, email and face to face.

Key duties include :

• Telephone, email and face to face enquiries and bookings for cargo and port
• Management of planning database and understanding the Auckland roster
• Compilation of inspectors' daily job sheets, updates on changes
• Phone and logistical support for on road Quarantine Officers
• Redistribution and prioritisation of resources to cover sick leave across work sites
• Assisting stakeholders and clients with advice and clarification of border clearance directions
• Produce and maintain relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Auckland Operations team

About You - Mou

We are looking for a team player who is resilient and motivated, with sound judgment and initiative with a good knowledge of the Auckland area.

You will also bring :

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

We offer development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

This role reports to the Team Leader Workforce Planning Group.

You will be part of a team including Schedulers, Rosterers, Staff & Resource Coordinators and a Planner.

The Workforce Planning Group is responsible for assembling rosters, leave planning, onshore and offshore resourcing, workforce planning and post-border response resourcing from Auckland.

In addition, the Schedulers book and coordinate inspection activities for cargo and airfreight at transitional facilities in the wider Auckland area.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

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

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, 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, 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 11 : 59pm on Wednesday, 26 november.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Shane Gooch at

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