Senior Adviser

Senior Adviser – Freshwater Pest Management

Role type : Secondment or Fixed term until May

Location : Wellington,

General Salary Range D : $100,934 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Korero mo te Turanga

We are seeking a Senior Adviser to help lead and coordinate our long-term freshwater invasive clam management programme, which aims to protect Aotearoa New Zealand from the impacts and further spread of the species.

This collaborative programme involves working alongside a number of different stakeholders e.g. DOC, iwi, regional councils, Fish & Game, Earth Sciences New Zealand.

A key focus for the coming year is to contribute to the development and implementation of a refreshed programme strategy that responds to the recently established freshwater invasive clam.

This includes coordinating national efforts to manage the invasive clam, ensuring the strategy reflects current risks and priorities.

The role will support the management of overall programme deliverables, contracts, budgets, reporting, partner relationships, and it supports the programme Steering Group.

You will also work with Engagement Advisers to support the Check Clean Dry behaviour change campaign.

Key responsibilities include :

• Support the development of a refreshed strategy focused on the long-term management of the freshwater invasive clam, working with the freshwater Programme Lead.
• Understand current tools and infrastructure available to develop and deliver solutions that enhance domestic freshwater biosecurity
• Coordinate programme partners and support regional councils in operational planning.
• Support the Team Manager with analysis, reporting, advice, and collaborative delivery.
• Maintain effective relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders
• Support the Check Clean Dry behaviour change campaign

About You – Mou

You will be passionate about protecting Aotearoa's freshwater environment from pests and have experience in biosecurity, environmental or pest management.

You will be comfortable with leading operational work while supporting and contributing to the strategic priorities of the programme.

You will bring :

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

We offer a breadth of 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

Our team sits within the Pest Management Programmes Group in the Pest Management Directorate, Biosecurity New Zealand.

We lead programmes to tackle significant pest and disease challenges and work in partnership with organisations across New Zealand to reduce the spread and impact of established pests.

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?

– Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

MPI is committed to being a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter, tell us about your values, motivations, and the strengths and perspectives you bring to this role.

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Applications close at 11 : 59 Sunday 26 October

NB : If you are a Permanent staff member of MPI or 'permanent' with another Government Department and applying for this role in a Secondment capacity, please ensure that you have discussed your application with your current manager.

Should you be successful in obtaining this role your current Manager needs to be able to release you from your substantive position to take up this Secondment tenure.

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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