Controller, North Island

Job Description Job title : Controller, North Island – Agriculture Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills when under pressure Ability to influence and build relationships across diverse stakeholders Experience in operational planning and capability development This is a leadership role that blends strategic thinking, operational excellence, and relationship management.

You'll be instrumental in shaping MPI's response capability and ensuring New Zealand's primary producers are supported when it matters most.

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 This is your chance to make a real difference in protecting and growing New Zealand's primary industries.

In collaboration with the Southern Controller you'll work at the forefront of national response efforts, leading teams and shaping systems that safeguard our economy and communities.

At MPI, we're committed to growing and protecting New Zealand.

You'll be part of a larger team that values collaboration, innovation, and resilience.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave days Ability to purchase extra annual leave Annual Wellness payment Security checks - Nga Taki Whakahaumaru Higher level Security Clearance most preferably a New Zealand citizen who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last ten ( 10) years , OR is a citizen of, and / or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last ten (10) years : either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

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 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 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

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