Advisor Export Assurance

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Wellington; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Annual Wellness payment

Job summary

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is offering a 12-month fixed-term secondment for an Adviser Export Assurance. The role provides exposure to NZ's export systems, regulatory frameworks and official assurances while contributing to the export reputation.

You will work with stakeholders across MPI and verification providers, supporting development and review of standards, monitoring activities and reporting, and building practical expertise in export assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory/assurance/compliance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of export assurance standards and systems.
• Support monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement across export assurance programmes.
• Review approvals and provide advice relating to export assurance requirements and regulatory systems.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, verification agencies, recognised laboratories and industry representatives.
• Analyse information and contribute to quality assurance, compliance monitoring and reporting activities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Adviser Export Assurance

Role Type: Fixed term / Secondment (12 months)

Location: Wellington City

Salary Range: General Salary Range F - $77,992 to $90,999 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Are you looking to broaden your regulatory knowledge and gain valuable experience within New Zealand's export assurance system?

We have an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity for an Adviser Export Assurance within New Zealand Food Safety's Assurance Directorate. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your understanding of export systems, regulatory frameworks, official assurances, and international market requirements while contributing to work that supports New Zealand's export reputation.

Working as part of the Export Assurance team, you'll help ensure New Zealand's food, live animal and germplasm export systems continue to meet regulatory requirements and importing country expectations. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across MPI and the wider export system while developing expertise that can be leveraged across many areas of the Ministry.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of export assurance standards and systems.
• Support monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement activities across export assurance programmes.
• Review approvals and provide advice relating to export assurance requirements and regulatory systems.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, verification agencies, recognised laboratories and industry representatives.
• Analyse information and contribute to quality assurance, compliance monitoring and reporting activities.

No two days are the same. You'll work across live animal and germplasm assurance activities, alongside opportunities to support food export programmes and broader assurance initiatives.

About You - Mōu

We're looking for someone who is motivated, curious and keen to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for an Adviser wanting to build their regulatory expertise and deepen their understanding of how MPI's export systems operate.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in a regulatory, assurance, compliance, operational or policy environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt while managing multiple priorities.

Ideally, you'll have an understanding of regulatory systems, official assurances, verification or certification processes, or experience working within New Zealand Food Safety. You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

Join a friendly and collaborative team that plays an important role in supporting New Zealand's export assurance system. Working across food, live animal and germplasm exports, the team partners with colleagues across MPI, industry and verification providers to help maintain New Zealand's strong reputation in international markets.

This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced specialists, build your regulatory knowledge, and gain exposure to a diverse range of export assurance work. The team values curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to get stuck in, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop their career.

About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

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 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.

You must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 25th September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process before the advertising period closes.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]

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