Senior Technician Aquatic Animal Diseases

Senior Technician Aquatic Animal Diseases

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Role type : Permanent, Full-Time

Location : Wallaceville, Upper Hutt

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

About the Role

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking a Senior Technician to work in our Aquatic Animal Diseases (AAD) team.

As the Senior Technician, Aquatic Animal Diseases, you\'ll work with other leading scientists, bringing your own unique knowledge to bear on challenging biosecurity questions.

You\'ll provide intellectual and technical expertise to the AAD team, enhancing our ability to respond to high-priority infectious animal diseases.

Alongside this, you\'ll mentor others within Biosecurity New Zealand to help develop their knowledge and skills.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have the following :

BSc or postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific field.

Molecular techniques validations and troubleshooting (PCR).

Cell-based Aquatics virology.

Knowledge and experience of microbiological laboratories.

Planning, coordination, organising, teamwork, leadership.

Leading technical projects.

Experience of quality assurance systems.

Knowledge and experience on standards and regulations impacting on laboratory work (e.g., ISO : 17025, AS / NZS 2243.3, animal ethics, HSNO).

Excellent written skills : a demonstrated ability to produce written material that is concise, fluent and clearly presented.

About the Team

Our Diagnostic, Readiness Surveillance Services (DRS) directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand\'s biosecurity.

We run targeted and passive biosecurity surveillance programmes, identify new pests and diseases, provide research and analysis on their impact, and support eradication where possible.

Our laboratories are reference labs; you can expect to be challenged by complex diagnostic investigations.

MPI values diversity and has a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses / frames

Security checks

Low level Security Clearance.

Most preferably a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five years, or a citizen of and / or resided in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States for the last five years, with verifiable background suitable for NZSIS assessment.

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

Please note, given this position is safety sensitive, preferred candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test.

Further information is available on our careers site.

Application process

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.

Applications close at 11 : 59pm Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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