Senior National Operations Coordinator

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Job Title :
• Senior National Operations Coordinator
• Role type
• : Permanent Full-Time
• Location
• : Auckland (Mangere and CBD)
• Salary band & range :
• General Salary Range E - $87,008 to $111,782depending on skills and experience
• About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga
• As a Senior National Operations Coordinator, you'll enhance situational awareness across MPI and the wider government system by managing real-time information, building strong relationships, and supporting confident decision-making.As our Senior National Operations Coordinator, you'll be central to this kaupapa : establishing and maintaining relationships throughout the Greater Auckland Region.

You will be part of the key alternate arrangements should national control need to be led by Auckland and support the Delegated Chief Executive (DCE).

You'll bring your organisational skills, adaptability, and commitment to public service to a team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your career in a role that matters, we'd love to hear from you.Based in Auckland you'll work face-to-face with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the delegated Chief Executive and liaising with senior leaders.This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to shape how operational coordination is delivered across the biosecurity system.You'll love to :

You will be required to work during a variety of response events, at varying levels, and there will also be some overnight travel.

You're confident navigating ambiguity, prioritising work, and engaging across diverse topics and operational environments.You bring strong skills to :

The team is responsible for national-level awareness, coordination, and operational support for responses, surveillance, and readiness activities.We are a close-knit team supporting the Ministry for Primary Industries.

We work collaboratively, value integrity and continuous improvement, and support each other through challenges and change.

We foster an environment where ideas can be challenged, discussed, and worked through together.This newly created role strengthens our Auckland presence, supporting national resilience and the Delegated Chief Executive when needed.

You'll be part of a small, fun, and supportive satellite team, backed by the local Biosecurity Response Operations team.

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 .

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