Operations Support Officer

Operations Support Officer

Role Type : Fixed term until December

• , full-timeLocation : WellingtonSalary Range : General Salary Range G : $67,658 to $78,771 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Support Officer to join our Forestry ETS Operations team within Te Uru Rakau – New Zealand Forest Service.

This is a key role supporting the administration and technical delivery of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for forestry.

As an Operations Support Officer, you will :

About You – Mou

You'll bring a strong mix of administrative, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll be comfortable working in a regulatory environment and contributing to operational excellence.

We're especially interested in candidates who have :

About the Team – Mo to matou Ropu

You'll be part of the Forestry ETS Operations Group within the Forestry Operations Directorate.

The team is responsible for administering and regulating the ETS for Forestry, helping Aotearoa meet its climate change obligations and driving us towards a low-emissions economy.

You'll collaborate with Operations Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Team Leaders to support delivery and outcomes.

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.

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" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

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Applications close at

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