Travelling Technical Supervisor

Ministry for Primary Industries NZ; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to MPI holidays

Career development

Better healthcare premiums

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries NZ in Hamilton is seeking a Travelling Technical Supervisor to verify export-eligible animal products across meat, dairy, seafood and poultry. You will conduct inspections and approve transfer documents under current legislation and Overseas Market Access requirements.

You will manage your own calendar, report to the Waikato Team Leader, and work within the Waikato Bay of Plenty circuit.

Qualifications

• Science degree (Food Science/Tech preferred).
• Experience in food industry with HACCP knowledge.
• Knowledge of verification, GMP and QA systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Full NZ driver licence (Class 1) required.

Responsibilities

• Approve transfer of animal products through eligibility documents for export.
• Complete inspections of incoming animal products for processing.
• Manage own calendar and workload with guidance from team leader.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver licence

HACCP knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Science degree (Food Science/Technology)

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries NZ – Hamilton, North Island

Salary range: TTS Range 10: $94,641 to $117,976 depending on skills and experience

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You will carry out verification activities in accordance with the current legislation and Overseas Market Access requirements, thereby permitting the issue of official assurances for export. This is a diverse role, and you could be auditing several different sectors associated with animal products such as meat, dairy, seafood, and poultry.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Approving transfer of animal products through eligibility documents to provide final assurance for export of animal products.
• Completing inspections of incoming animal products for further processing.
• Manging your own time/calendar efficiently with the workload provided by the team leader.

Technical training is provided to the successful applicant.

To be successful for this role you will:

• Have a science degree (preferably a Food Science or Food Technology degree).
• Have experience within the food industry and understand the principles of HACCP
• Have knowledge of the principles and practices associated with verification, Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance systems.
• Have highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Have a full driver's licence and ability to drive Class 1 vehicles

You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or provisional) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.

You will be based in Hamilton as part of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Circuit team and will work within the Waikato Bay of Plenty region. You will report to the Waikato Team Leader. The role sits within the Verification Services Directorate. MPI Verification Services (MPI VS) provides a range of food safety verification and certification services to support market access strategies and setting standards.

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/s for the position will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre-employment screening test. Further information on this process can be found on our careers site,here.

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua a great place to work for all.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 18th September 2026

If you have any questions about the role, please email***************@mpi.govt.nz