Principal Adviser Aquatic - Exotic Caulerpa

Principal Adviser Aquatic - Exotic Caulerpa at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Job Title: Principal Adviser Aquatic – Exotic Caulerpa Role type : Full time, Permanent Location : Wellington Salary range : GSR C $117,035 to $156,888 depending on skills and experience As the Principal Adviser, reporting to the Director based in Wellington, you will be leading and shaping aquatic initiatives with a key focus on reducing the spread and impact of exotic Caulerpa seaweed that is presenting a material threat to our marine environment. Your key priorities will contribute to the long-term management of exotic caulerpa and, more broadly, development of the aquatic pest management system including:

• Supporting the Director in setting the strategic direction and priorities of Biosecurity New Zealand's Exotic Caulerpa Long Term Management Programme by providing thought leadership, analysis, and advice.
• Being a leading contributor to the wider collaborative effort by mana whenua, regional councils, community groups, scientists, and others all working on this problem.
• Working closely with a dedicated internal Exotic Caulerpa Programme team by leading and contributing to the delivery of a range of projects.
• Working closely with a wide range of external partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitating the development of joint strategies and management plans and ensuring that all projects and programmes are developed through appropriate consultation and co-design processes and are fit for purpose.
• Identifying risks and opportunities to strengthen and improve the programme and the wider system.

You will have a relevant high-level qualification and your strong experience and passion for working in exotic Caulerpa management and aquatic biosecurity more broadly will help you excel in the role. You have a track record of delivering on marine pest initiatives and applying a science-based approach to strategic and operational delivery of programmes. You have supported initiatives requiring collaboration with multiple partners and stakeholders including iwi Māori, other regulatory agencies, and community groups to help achieve alignment and effective delivery of a complex programme. Relationship building and working effectively with partners and stakeholder groups is in your daily repertoire. You love your deep knowledge in this space and know how to deliver on time. Leading and shaping aquatic pest management work with a key focus on Caulerpa is what brings you fulfilment. 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. This newly established role reports to the Director to support them with aquatic pest management. You will be a key influencer within the management of exotic Caulerpa working with the Programme Manager – Exotic Caulerpa and wider team. Our 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.

• Additional MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference? 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 MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options. Applications close at midnight 31 January 2025 Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr