Ministry for Primary Industries
- Posted: 30 Sep 2022
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation
Job Title: Animal Welfare Inspector
Role type: Permanent Full Time
Location: New Plymouth
Salary range: $ 66,675 to $81,827 depending on skills and experience.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
The primary purpose of the Animal Welfare Inspector will be delivery of effective compliance and enforcement services for animal welfare. You will require sound legislative knowledge, good problem-solving skills and have excellent communication skills. You'll have experience working with livestock, animal husbandry, as well as knowledge of farming organisations.
Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followed
Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector
Preparing prosecution files where required
Monitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfare
Working with other Animal Welfare Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where serious non-compliance is identified
Promoting good animal welfare practices
Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Mōu - About You
If this sounds like you and you have the motivation and desire to be successful within a dynamic team, we encourage you to submit an application. Your cover letter and CV will be assessed against the bullet points listed below:
Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry or veterinary services.
Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies
Practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate is desirable but training will be provided. These include: Animal Welfare Act 1999, NAIT Act, Privacy Act, NZ Bill of Rights Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act.
Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or experience in animal husbandry duties
Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance and enforcement experience would be an advantage
If not already held, the successful candidate will need to obtain a NZ Firearms license.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori,whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
Wellness
Up to three additional leave days
Wellness benefit for employees
Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
Learning & Development
Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme.
Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation.
Study assistance may be available.
Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks
Low level Security Clearance
most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five (5) years, OR
is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Applications close at midnight on 12th October 2022
If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
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Role type: Permanent Full Time
Location: New Plymouth
Salary range: $ 66,675 to $81,827 depending on skills and experience.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
The primary purpose of the Animal Welfare Inspector will be delivery of effective compliance and enforcement services for animal welfare. You will require sound legislative knowledge, good problem-solving skills and have excellent communication skills. You'll have experience working with livestock, animal husbandry, as well as knowledge of farming organisations.
Ensuring investigation processes and procedures are followed
Managing animal welfare complaints in the primary production sector
Preparing prosecution files where required
Monitoring service providers and licensed establishments for compliance with animal welfare
Working with other Animal Welfare Inspectors and Investigators to prepare and present robust prosecution cases where serious non-compliance is identified
Promoting good animal welfare practices
Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Mōu - About You
If this sounds like you and you have the motivation and desire to be successful within a dynamic team, we encourage you to submit an application. Your cover letter and CV will be assessed against the bullet points listed below:
Proven experience in working with livestock, animal husbandry or veterinary services.
Knowledge of farming organisations and external animal welfare agencies
Practical working knowledge of the laws under which investigations and compliance activities operate is desirable but training will be provided. These include: Animal Welfare Act 1999, NAIT Act, Privacy Act, NZ Bill of Rights Act, Evidence Act, Criminal Disclosure Act, Criminal Procedures Act, Search and Surveillance Act.
Relevant Tertiary Qualification and/or experience in animal husbandry duties
Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent regulatory, compliance and enforcement experience would be an advantage
If not already held, the successful candidate will need to obtain a NZ Firearms license.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori,whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI
Wellness
Up to three additional leave days
Wellness benefit for employees
Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
Learning & Development
Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme.
Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation.
Study assistance may be available.
Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks
Low level Security Clearance
most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five (5) years, OR
is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Applications close at midnight on 12th October 2022
If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
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