Biosecurity Auditor

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Auckland; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi‑annual paid eye test and corrective

lenses/frames

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) seeks a Biosecurity Auditor in Auckland. You will deliver regulatory audits under the Biosecurity Act 1993, monitor verification programmes, and conduct unannounced audits to strengthen the biosecurity system and support trade.

Travel within New Zealand may be required. You will audit Transitional Facilities, Grain Import Systems, Places of First Arrival and the Recognised Cruise Line Programme, reporting findings and ensuring corrective actions are

Qualifications

• A relevant recognised qualification or significant experience in auditing, compliance or risk and assurance.
• Experience in 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, elicit and evaluate objective evidence, and ensure appropriate rectification of non-compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of biosecurity legislation and/or specific sector standards and its application is advantageous
• A full, valid New Zealand driver's licence is essential, as is a willingness to travel within New Zealand when required.

Responsibilities

• Auditing – setting audit schedules, meetings with senior management, writing audit reports, peer review and calibration, recording biosecurity data.
• Compliance – verify facilities and operators to ensure standards and procedures are followed; conduct unannounced audits as needed.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

ISO 17020 knowledge

Education

Auditing qualification / equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Biosecurity Auditor

Role type: Permanent, full-time

Location: North region, based in Auckland (Māngere)

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D - $102,953 to $111,079 per annum depending skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

As a Biosecurity Auditor you will deliver a 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
• Recognised Cruise Line Programme.

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

The role is vital in protecting New Zealand's Primary Industries and providing assurance for trade which underpins New Zealand's economy and wellbeing.

The key scope of the role includes:

• Auditing – various activities such as participating in setting audit schedules to conducting meetings with senior management teams; writing audit reports, peer review and calibration exercises, and recording and maintaining biosecurity data.
• Compliance – verifying facilities and operators that are not performing to help ensure they are compliant with relevant standards, systems and procedures in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 1993. Conducting unannounced audits is also part of the role.

About You - Mōu

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

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

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

Skills & Experience - Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako

• A relevant recognised qualification or significant experience in auditing, compliance or risk and assurance.
• Experience in managing internal and external relationships with an 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, elicit and evaluate objective evidence, and ensure appropriate rectification of non‑compliance.
• In‑depth knowledge of biosecurity legislation and/or specific sector standards and its application is advantageous
• A full, valid New Zealand driver's licence is essential, as is a willingness to travel within New Zealand when required.

If offered the position, you will need to successfully complete a comprehensive training course.

Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro

Please 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.

About the Team

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) plays a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders. It manages border and compliance activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur.

This role will report to the Assistant Commissioner North, working in a dedicated team of Biosecurity Auditors that are based across the country.

You will receive comprehensive training and be provided with support from the team to ensure your success in this role.

About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do.

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

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi‑annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

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.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 13 September.

To have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail].

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