Senior Entomology Technician: Diagnostics & Biosecurity

Ministry For Primary Industries; Auckland; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Career development and internal opps

MPI Mentoring program

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking a Senior Technician (Entomology) in Auckland to support diagnostic services, surveillance programmes and biosecurity responses. You will work with scientists and technicians to diagnose specimens, maintain equipment and contribute to field surveys across New Zealand.

The role requires a solid lab background, attention to detail and a commitment to protecting NZ's environment and primary industries. ISO 17025 aware and plant pest knowledge are assets.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification or relevant technical experience in entomology.
• Knowledge of plant health laboratories and diagnostic methods.
• Familiarity with major plant and environmental pest groups.
• Strong planning, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work as priorities change.
• Experience with LIMS and PPIN data entry for Entomology.

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 NZ's biosecurity system.

Skills

Entomology

Lab diagnostics

Planning

Communication

Data entry

Equipment calibration

Biosecurity knowledge

Education

Entomology qualification

Tools

LIMS

PPIN

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking a Senior Technician (Entomology) in Auckland to support diagnostic services, surveillance programmes and biosecurity responses. You will work with scientists and technicians to diagnose specimens, maintain equipment and contribute to field surveys across New Zealand.

The role requires a solid lab background, attention to detail and a commitment to protecting NZ's environment and primary industries. ISO 17025 aware and plant pest knowledge are assets.