Horticultural Specialist

5 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry For Primary Industries (Mpi) Full time

**Job Overview**

The Ministry For Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking a highly skilled Horticultural Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the biosecurity risk to New Zealand for imported fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, and other plant products.

You will work closely with stakeholders to provide technical risk analyses to support the development and review of import requirements and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your science and technical expertise in plant protection and risk management.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a horticultural or plant biological sciences degree (or related discipline) or work experience operating in a regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the biosecurity risk to New Zealand for imported fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, and other plant products
  • Providing technical information for bilateral discussions with overseas trading partners
  • Gathering, organising, analysing, summarising, and communicating technical information to meet the needs of different audiences

About Us:

MPI is committed to making a difference in the lives of New Zealanders. We strive to be a great place to work by embracing diversity, inclusivity, and equity.



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