Quarantine Officer

Job DescriptionQuarantine OfficerRole type: Permanent full-timeLocation: DunedinStarting Salary: $68,755About the Role - Kōrero mō te TūrangaOur Quarantine Officers are highly trained, every-day New Zealanders doing an extraordinary job for their country. We work to ensure that cargo and passengers entering New Zealand are free of biosecurity risk. Officers work on a rotational roster that offers them a breadth of work as they lead New Zealand's biosecurity system at the front line - international airports, ports, mail centres, and cargo facilities.We are recruiting now for full time Quarantine Officer working varied shifts Monday to Sunday inclusive. Actual hours of work are specific to the roster and may include hours outside 6am to 6pm Monday to Sunday.What the Job Offers - He aha te mahi e tukuThis job is full of variety; you could be inspecting vessel biosecurity practices in the morning and processing passengers off international flights in the afternoonA programme that mixes both classroom theory and on-the-job training.Clear career progression path from Officer to Senior to Chief for those prepared to put in extra effort with development and leadership opportunities to reach these goals.Join a high-performing team that is passionate about their job, compelled to protect New Zealand and living MPI's values.A great salary with benefits and allowances as you progress.The chance to join to diverse and supportive team of officers across New Zealand.About You - MōuWe're looking for passionate, self-motivated people who enjoy a range of tasks, worksites and varied work.You will be fit and healthy as you will be standing for periods of time.Working indoors and outdoors will appeal to you.You will have strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to create strong relationships with stakeholders.You have a high level of computer literacy.An interest or qualification in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, botany, or environmental science.You may have work experience in a life science or similar industry.You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or restricted) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū The Border Clearance Services Team within the Biosecurity New Zealand branch helps protect New Zealand's natural environment, primary industries and people against exotic pests and diseases. It is accountable for ensuring the delivery of sustainable and effective frontline biosecurity clearance services at the border for imported goods, craft, mail, passengers, crew and transitional facilities.About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu MatuaWe're a large organisation with massive scope from the frontline to policy development and beyond.To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Annual Wellness payment.Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames.Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes.Security checks - Ngā Taki WhakahaumaruLow level Security ClearanceYou must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to work as a Quarantine Officer and be able to obtain a Confidential security clearanceClick here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.Only New Zealand Permanent Residents and Citizens can be considered for the position. If you are a New Zealand Permanent resident, please upload a copy of your visa during the application process**You must hold a Full NZ Driver LicenseIf you do not meet these requirements your application will not be considered.Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te WaipiroPlease note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site, here.Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes 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. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please apply via this advert or visit the MPI Careers Site.Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 19 November.If you have any questions about the role, please email shane.gooch@mpi.govt.nzIf successful in application process, you must be able to attend the assessment centre in person on Friday 5 December in Dunedin and if offered the position, you must be able to start on 19 January 2026*** Follow MPI here - Whāia ngā tūhononga ki MPI i koneiLinks to Facebook, MPI Careers, X