Senior Entomology Technician – Biosecurity Diagnostics

MPI; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Career development opportunities

Mentoring program

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Technician (Entomology) in Auckland (Tamaki) to support diagnostic services, surveillance, and biosecurity response activities. You will work with scientists and technicians, handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and contributing to accurate diagnoses while expanding your entomology expertise.

The role offers a fixed-term opportunity until June 2027, with a salary range of NZD 69,011 to 80,346, and sits within MPI's Plant Health and Environment Laboratory network.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification or relevant technical experience in entomology.
• Knowledge of plant health laboratories and diagnostic methods.
• Knowledge of major plant and environmental pest groups.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and support routine identification work.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, records, and reference collections.
• Enter and manage accurate diagnostic information.
• Contribute to field surveys and biosecurity investigations.
• Support quality systems and laboratory procedures.
• Share technical knowledge and laboratory practices with others.
• Support diagnostic, surveillance, and response activities across New Zealand's biosecurity system.

Skills

Entomology

Lab techniques

Data entry

Field surveys

Education

Tertiary qualification in entomology

Tools

LIMS

PPIN

Job description

MPI is seeking a Senior Technician (Entomology) in Auckland (Tamaki) to support diagnostic services, surveillance, and biosecurity response activities. You will work with scientists and technicians, handling specimens, maintaining equipment, and contributing to accurate diagnoses while expanding your entomology expertise.

The role offers a fixed-term opportunity until June 2027, with a salary range of NZD 69,011 to 80,346, and sits within MPI's Plant Health and Environment Laboratory network.