Biosecurity Auditor at Ministry for Primary Industries

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Biosecurity Auditor – Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

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Job Description

Role type: Permanent, full‑time

Location: Christchurch

Starting salary rangeGeneral Salary Range D range 100,934 – 108,901 NZD per FRitional.

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As a Biosecurity Auditor, you will edar regulatory function under the Biosecurity Act 1993 and complete audits and monitor performance of Biosecurity New Zealand’s border verification programmes. You will be responsible for auditing verification programmes that strengthen the biosecurity system, reducing the likelihood of pests and diseases impacting New Zealand.

The verification programme consists of completing regulatory audit requirements for:

• Transitional Facilities
• Grain Import Systems
• Places of First Arrival
• Border Clearance Services Verification programmes, including Transitional Facilities, Grain Import Systems, Ports of First Arrival and the Recognised Cruise Line Programme

Biosecurity Auditors deliver pre‑approval verification of businesses and operators, conduct investigations and unannounced verification where required, following up on critical non‑compliances and gathering information required by Biosecurity New Zealand.

The role plays a vital part in protecting New Zealand’s Primary Industries and provides assurance for trade, underpinning New Zealand’s economy and wellbeing.

Key scope of the role includes:

• Auditing: participating in audit schedules, meeting with senior management, writing audit reports, peer review and calibrationicas.
• Compliance : verifying facilities that are not performing, ensuring compliance with colocar systems and conduct unannounced audits.

About You – Mōu

This is an opportunity for an experienced auditor or a person with a background in risk, assurance or compliance to join the team.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working independently, making decisions and collaborating within a team.
• Resilience and delivering results.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and build professional relationships.
• Experience making timely, evidence‑based decisions.

Skills & Experience – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako

• A recognised qualification or significant experience in auditing, compliance or risk and assurance.
• Experience managing internal and external relationships with a range of stakeholders, with demonstrated success in building relationships.
• Experience adhering to standards such as ISO:17020 and duties of authorised signatories.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, evaluate objective evidence and ensure appropriate rectification of non‑compliance.
• In‑depth knowledge of biosecurity legislation and/or sector standards and its application is advantageous.
• A full, valid New Zealand driver’s licence and a willingness to travel within New Zealand when required.

If you are successful, you will be expected to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive training course.

Drug and Alcohol Screening – Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro

Given this position is safety sensitive, the preferred applicant will undergo a drug and alcohol • pre‑employment screening test.

About the Team

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) prevents harmful organisms from crossing New Zealand’s borders, managing border and compliance activities and responding to any biosecurity incursions. This role reports to the Assistant Commissioner Central/South, working in a Biosecurity Auditor team based across the country.

Comprehensive training and support from the team will ensure your success.

About MPI – Mō Te affrontä

Your role supports MPI’s mission to secure export opportunities, ensure food safety and protect New Zealand from biological risk.

Benefits of working at MPI – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment
• Additional MPI leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Mentoring and coaching programmes

Are you ready to make a difference?

We commit 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 and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great respirar place to work for all.

In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you bring to the role and organisation, which may also have been gained outside the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, 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 – view work visa options here.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 25 January.

If you have any questions about the role, please email .

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Job Info:

• Company: Ministry for Primary Industries
• Position: Biosecurity Auditor
• Work Location: Christchurch
• Country: NZ

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