Biosecurity Risk Manager

4 days ago


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

About the Role
The Incursion Investigation function is a critical component of New Zealand's multi-layered biosecurity system. As an Incursion Investigator, you will be the first line of defence against unwanted pests and diseases that breach the border. Your primary responsibility will be to respond quickly to these breaches, gather information to validate the report, and manage the immediate risk.
You will underpin decisions on any further action to be taken and the transition to a biosecurity response if required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive and manage reports of suspect pests and diseases, ensure identification, and undertake risk assessments and prioritisation in accordance with procedures.
  • Plan and conduct investigations including risk assessment, options analysis, field activities, and urgent measures to contain and control in accordance with procedures.
  • Conduct investigation reporting, ensuring that information is accurate and timely.
  • Identify issues and make recommendations for change.

About You
You will be a team player with excellent communication skills, motivation, initiative, and sound judgment with an ability to think outside the square. You will require the ability to work under time pressure and make informed decisions based on your investigation intelligence.

About the Team
Reporting to the Team Manager Plant Health Incursion Investigation, you will be part of a team of 10 Investigators who are based across Auckland, Rotorua, and Christchurch. The biosecurity surveillance activities carried out underpin a wide range of decision-making and intervention measures across the biosecurity system.

About MPI
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.



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