Regional Advisor, Canterbury – On-Farm Support

Ministry for Primary Industries; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi-annual paid eye test and lens/frame

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries in Christchurch is seeking a Regional Adviser to support on-farm advisory services across Canterbury. This full-time, permanent role focuses on practical farmer support, stakeholder networks and extension work in rural communities.

You will deliver workshops, connect farmers with tools and information, and help communities prepare for adverse events. A NZ driver's licence is essential and pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of New Zealand agriculture and/or horticulture.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective networks.
• Sound problem-solving and communication skills.
• A valid full New Zealand driver’s licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support farmers and growers with practical advice and resources.
• Build strong relationships across industry, government, and rural communities.
• Support catchment groups and extension activities.
• Deliver workshops, projects and sector initiatives.
• Help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from adverse events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Project coordination

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries in Christchurch is seeking a Regional Adviser to support on-farm advisory services across Canterbury. This full-time, permanent role focuses on practical farmer support, stakeholder networks and extension work in rural communities.

You will deliver workshops, connect farmers with tools and information, and help communities prepare for adverse events. A NZ driver's licence is essential and pre-employment screening applies.