Operations Support Officer, NZ Forest Service

Job Description

Job Title : Operations Support Officer, NZ Forest Service

Role type : 6-month Fixed Term or Secondment, full-time hours

Location : Wellington CBD

General Salary Range G : $67,658 to $89,957 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

• Are you a detail-oriented administrator with a knack for systems and processes?
• Do you want to contribute to New Zealand's climate goals through meaningful work in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for forestry?

We're looking for enthusiastic Operations Support Officers to join our Forestry ETS Operations team.

On a daily basis you will :

No experience in the ETS for forestry is necessary as full training will be provided.

About You – Mōu

As an Operations Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in the smooth running of our team by providing essential administrative and technical support. You'll work closely with Operations Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Team Leaders to help deliver high-quality outcomes for the ETS and ensure the day-to-day operations of the group run efficiently.

You will bring with you :

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in New Zealand's environmental future. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a nationally significant programme.

Join us in supporting New Zealand's Climate Commitments!

About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

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

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

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

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

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 to submit an application, 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 Sunday, 09 November 2025

NB : If you are currently employed with MPI or another Ministry / Government Dept and applying for this role in a Secondment capacity, please ensure you obtain your Manager's approval before submitting an application. Should you be successful in obtaining this role your Manager will need to ‘release' you from your current substantive role to take up this secondment tenure.

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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