Biosecurity Admin & Frontline Support Specialist

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Christchurch is seeking a Biosecurity Support Officer on a fixed term, full-time basis until June 2027. The role provides essential business support to Border Clearance Managers and frontline staff, including reception duties, data entry and travel bookings.

This office-based position requires strong MS Suite skills, sound secretariat experience, and a client-focused approach to deliver high-quality service across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of administration and business support systems and processes.
• Front-facing office experience advantageous.
• Ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience in every interaction.
• Effective communication, questioning and listening skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Multitasking across multiple stakeholders.
• High level of organizational skills and timely delivery.
• Clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties 8.00–4.30pm daily.
• Data entry and administration tasks.
• Managing a team email inbox and responding to emails.
• Travel bookings.
• Processing invoices and ordering goods.
• Assisting with other operational support functions.

Skills

MS Office

Secretariat skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Christchurch is seeking a Biosecurity Support Officer on a fixed term, full-time basis until June 2027. The role provides essential business support to Border Clearance Managers and frontline staff, including reception duties, data entry and travel bookings.

This office-based position requires strong MS Suite skills, sound secretariat experience, and a client-focused approach to deliver high-quality service across multiple stakeholders.