Biosecurity Auditor

**Job Title**: Biosecurity Auditor

**Role type**: Permanent

**Location**: Ōtautahi (Christchurch)

**Salary Range**: $82,817 to $128,570 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role
We are looking for three new Biosecurity Auditors based in our Christchurch office who will be dedicated to delivering Border Clearance Services verification programmes at higher, risk, complexity and priority businesses approved under the Biosecurity Act 1993.
These brand-new roles will be responsible for auditing verification programmes that will strengthen the biosecurity system, reduce the likelihood of pests and diseases impacting New Zealand, play a vital role in protecting NZ primary industries, and provide assurance for trade which underpins New Zealand's economy and wellbeing.
As a Biosecurity Auditor, you will be delivering Border Clearance Services verification programmes which includes high risk transitional facilities, grain import systems, places of first arrival and the recognised cruise line programme.
Biosecurity Auditors will be delivering pre-approval verification of businesses and operators and will be conducting investigations and unannounced verification where required, to follow up on critical non-compliances and/or to gather information required by Biosecurity New Zealand.
Biosecurity Auditors contribute to MPI achieving its vision, by verifying approved programmes designed to assure the effectiveness and integrity of the sea cargo and sea passenger pathway. These may include but are not limited to high-risk transitional facilities, grain import systems, places of first arrival and the recognised cruise line programme. The scope of the role includes:
Auditing - participating in setting audit schedules using risk-based criteria; conduct entry and exit meetings at a strategic level with senior management; and systems as required; write audit reports within agreed timelines; participate in peer review and calibration exercises.
Compliance - verify facilities that are trending downwards; conduct unannounced audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards is consistently achieved; determine the compliance of systems and procedures with standards issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993; determine the effectiveness and appropriateness of the performance of activities by persons who carry out activities for the purposes of the Biosecurity Act 1993; determine the compliance of the activities of persons, systems, procedures, and facilities with the Biosecurity Act 1993.

Mōu - About You
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and people focused individual who is interested in developing a career in Biosecurity New Zealand.

**To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who**:

- Is a holder of a current clean full licence for driving manual motor vehicles
- Is a self-starter and can work as part of a team and independently
- Is resilient and is results-focussed
- Has clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Has demonstrated ability to listen and engage to form professional relationships
- Has experience in making timely decisions, balancing the desire for complete information with the need to progress important or urgent matters.

If you are successful, you will be expected to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive training course. Willingness to travel within New Zealand is required when possible.
In order to be considered for this role, applicants must be available for an interview within New Zealand, must hold a current New Zealand work permit or be a New Zealand resident and hold a New Zealand driver's licence.

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako - Skills & Experience
- A qualification in lead auditing of quality systems
- Have in depth knowledge of specific sector standards (Animal and Plant Health standards) and regulatory processes (approvals, infringements) as necessary for the Biosecurity Auditor role
- Knowledge of external lead auditing principles, standards, and processes.
- Experience in managing internal and external relationships with an assortment of stakeholders, with demonstrated success in building relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, elicit and evaluate objective evidence, and ensure appropriate rectification of non-compliance

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) plays a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders. It manages border and compliance activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur.
This role will report to a Regional Manager, working amongst a team of 13 Biosecurity Auditors that are based in around the country.
You will receive comprehensive training and be provided with support from the team to ensure your success in this role.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be