Quarantine Officer

Dunedin
Permanent
Part-time

9 days ago

Job DescriptionQuarantine OfficerRole type: Permanent part-timeLocation: Otepoti Dunedin AirportSalary band & range: Border Clearance Services - Starting salary - $68,755 dependant on skills and experienceAbout the Role - Kōrero mō te TūrangaWe are looking for a Quarantine Officer to support our Dunedin team in operations across all pathways. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a wide variation of tasks on any given day; from processing Cruise ships and port vessels to international passengers.What the Job Offers - He aha te mahi e tuku

Part time position (20 hours per week – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Working within a highly relational team who have a healthy mix of youth and experience
Clear career progression path from Officer to Senior to Chief for those prepared to put in extra effort with development and leadership opportunities to reach these goals.
Join a high-performing team that is passionate about their job, compelled to protect New Zealand and living MPI's values.
The chance to live in a beautiful part of the country with a srong sense of community and regional pride

About You - MōuWe're looking for passionate, self-motivated people who enjoy a range of tasks, worksites and varied work. Ideally, you will have experience across all pathways however this is not essential as quality training will be providedYou will also:

You will be fit and healthy as you will be standing for periods of time.
Enjoy a variety of working indoors and outdoors
Have strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to create strong relationships with stakeholders.
High level of computer literacy
Hold a Full NZ driver's license
Pass a Ishihara Eye Test

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.About the Team - Mō tō mātou RōpūThe Border Clearance Services Directorate within the Biosecurity New Zealand branch helps protect New Zealand's natural environment, primary industries and people against exotic pests and diseases. It is accountable for ensuring the delivery of sustainable and effective frontline biosecurity clearance services at the border for imported goods, craft, mail, passengers, crew and transitional facilities.About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaOur role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

Additional MPI leave days
Ability to purchase extra annual leave
Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Security checks - Ngā Taki WhakahaumaruLow level Security Clearance

most preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand 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, New Zealand, 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 New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
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to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility tool.If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te WaipiroPlease note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred candidates(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, .Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau 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 Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the . To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 9 September 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please email Melissa.Heaney@mpi.govt.nzFollow MPI here - Whāia ngā tūhononga ki MPI i koneiLinks to , , ,

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