Advisor, Disease Management

OSPRI; Wellington; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

OSPRI is seeking an Advisor in Disease Management to support the Programme, Policy and Planning team. You will provide general, statistical data and GIS mapping support, contribute to reporting, and coordinate processes across OSPRI.

The role delivers high-quality advice, acts as product owner for information systems as required, and helps implement research findings across the organization. Applications close on the stated date.

Qualifications

• Experience in the agricultural sector and proven ability to resolve problems, build relationships and deliver outcomes.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills for policy and program decisions.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply technical information to outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, statistical data and GIS mapping support for Disease Management teams.
• Review and improve operational processes and provide project coordination support.
• Produce reports and respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support external communications and Official Information Requests (OIA).
• Assist in development of disease management business processes and documentation.

Skills

Agricultural sector experience

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (verbal/written)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

This vacancy is for internal OSPRI people only.

We are advertising internally to fill our Advisor, Disease Management role in the Programme, Policy and Planning team. You will be responsible for reviewing and improving operational processes and providing project and coordination support.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The position is required to provide general, statistical data and GIS mapping support to the Disease Management teams and across OSPRI as required. This includes other programme requirements, including reporting, responding to internal and external requests for information, supporting external communications and responding to Official Information Requests (OIA).

The salary range midpoint for this role is $92,558.

This role reflects Kotahitanga | Stronger Together, working right across OSPRI, and KaTūtukiāMātouMahi | We Deliver, improving disease management outcomes for New Zealand.

What success will look like:

• High-quality advice and analysis is provided to inform and improve disease management policy and decision making, including risk assessments.
• Acting as the ‘product owner’ for information systems as required.
• Performing analysis and requirements gathering for reports and IT system changes from the perspective of the business.
• Supporting the development of new disease management business processes, including documenting processes, developingtemplatesand managing version control in OSPRI systemsin collaboration with other OSPRI businessunits
• Supporting the continuous improvement of disease management business processes, including documenting processes, developingtemplatesand managing version control in OSPRI systemsin collaborationwith other OSPRI business units.
• Circulating templates and collating data returned from Operations to Strategy & Programmes for review.
• Engaging withrelevant parties to operationalise or implement research findings.
• Living our values daily.

Kōrero mōu - About you

You are action-oriented and energised by new opportunities and challenges, approaching your work with urgency, enthusiasm, and a commitment to achieving outcomes. You are skilled at making sense of complex and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems effectively, while actively seeking opportunities for continuous learning and development through both formal and informal channels.

You will bring:

• Your experience in the agricultural sector e.g., working with farmers, primary industrybusinessesor other industry, commercial or Government entities to resolve problems, develop relationships,establishcollaborations, and deliver outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, policies, and best practices.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation and other technical information to achieve desired outcomes.

Applications close at 5:00pm Wednesday 4 November 2026.