Support Officer - Assurance
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 61,965 – NZD 71,810 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
The Assurance directorate of New Zealand Food Safety is seeking a proactive business support professional to join their team in Wellington on a permanent full-time basis. The role involves delivering comprehensive administrative and logistical assistance, facilitating smooth operation of various internal and external committees and teams through secretariat services including meeting organisation, minute-taking, and email management. You will handle invoicing procedures, coordinate personnel travel, and assist with processing purchase orders. Maintaining both physical and electronic records with attention to timely information dissemination is key. Additionally, you will contribute to refining procedures as part of Assurance's Quality Management System and identify opportunities to enhance system processes such as improving reporting mechanisms.
You will also collaborate with the MPI Trade Certification team by offering technical administrative support for the MPI Trade Certification system, managing correspondence and responding to user inquiries.
About You
To thrive in this fast-paced environment, you should have solid experience in business support and administration, be comfortable juggling various duties, and be proficient with MS Office tools. Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders confidently are essential. Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, flexibility, responsiveness, and strong teamwork are highly valued. Familiarity with New Zealand Food Safety’s export systems will be considered an advantage but is not mandatory.
About the Team
The Assurance directorate comprises four specialised teams focused on Chemical and Microbiological Assurance, Food and Live Animal Assurance, Plant, Wine and Organic Assurance, and Systems Audit. These teams collectively ensure the integrity of New Zealand's export certification, verification, and monitoring framework.
The Support Officer will report to the Team Manager of Wine Assurance and collaborate closely with Managers, Executive Coordinators, and other Support Officers within the directorate to provide mutual support and achieve objectives.
About Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
MPI works in partnership with New Zealand's food and fibre sectors, focusing on positioning the country as the global leader in trusted high-value food and fibre products.
Benefits
- Additional leave days specific to MPI
- Annual wellness payment
- Bi-annual paid eye examinations and contributions toward corrective lenses and frames
Commitment and Inclusion
MPI is devoted to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by actively partnering with iwi, hapū, whānau, and communities. The organisation is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive workplace that values all backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates from all walks of life are encouraged to apply.
In your application, please describe your values, motivations for applying, strengths, personal qualities, and the diverse experiences you bring, which may come from various life contexts.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 27 September 2026. For enquiries about the role, please contact the provided email address.
Industry
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