Frontline Border Biosecurity Officer

MPI; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellness payment

Bi-annual eye test

Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare

Job summary

MPI is recruiting Quarantine Officers to join New Zealand’s biosecurity frontline. Roles involve rotation across airports, ports and mail centres, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Start date planned for January 25, 2027.

Candidates must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, hold a full NZ driver license, and pass the Ishihara colour vision test. We value strong communication, teamwork and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• You must hold a full NZ driver license.
• You must pass the Ishihara colour vision test.
• You must have a minimum five (5)-year background history verifiable for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect New Zealand's biosecurity by front-line work at airports, ports and mail centres.
• Lead biosecurity processes on the front line as part of a rotational roster.
• Work varied shifts including hours outside 6am–6pm and on weekends.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Physically fit

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Full NZ driver license

Tools

Ishihara colour vision test

Job description

MPI is recruiting Quarantine Officers to join New Zealand’s biosecurity frontline. Roles involve rotation across airports, ports and mail centres, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Start date planned for January 25, 2027.

Candidates must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, hold a full NZ driver license, and pass the Ishihara colour vision test. We value strong communication, teamwork and computer literacy.