Biosecurity Specialist

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Full time

About the Ministry for Primary Industries

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Incursion Investigator to join our team at the Ministry for Primary Industries. As an Incursion Investigator, you will play a critical role in protecting New Zealand's environment and economy from unwanted pests and diseases.

Our biosecurity surveillance activities underpin a wide range of decision-making and intervention measures across the biosecurity system. These include early detection of new pests and diseases, and determination of pest or disease freedom status for official assurances to trading partners.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in either pest or disease management, ecology, entomology, or biosecurity, and experience in pest, weed, or disease management, and biology or ecology in cultivated crops, forests, or the environment.

You will also need to have strong analytical skills, ability to think outside the square, and demonstrated hard and soft skills to improve communication and ability to collaborate.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for receiving and managing reports of suspect pests and diseases, planning and conducting investigations, including risk assessment, options analysis, field activities, and urgent measures to contain and control in accordance with procedures.

You will also be required to conduct investigation reporting, ensuring that information is accurate and timely, and prepare response operational specifications as required.

We offer a range of benefits, including additional MPI leave days, career development opportunities, annual wellness payment, and reduced premiums for group healthcare schemes.

At MPI, we are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau, and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We are looking for someone who is a team player with excellent communication skills, motivation, initiative, and sound judgment with an ability to think outside the square.

If you have a passion for environmental protection and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

  • Postgraduate degree in pest or disease management, ecology, entomology, or biosecurity
  • Experience in pest, weed, or disease management, and biology or ecology in cultivated crops, forests, or the environment
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to think outside the square
  • Demonstrated hard and soft skills to improve communication and ability to collaborate


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