Biosecurity Auditor: Safeguard NZ Borders & Trade

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

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