Director (Biosecurity Science and Risk Assessment) – Ministry for Primary Industries – Wellington

Following our very recent “strengthening leadership” improvement made across the Ministry for Primary Industries, we are pleased to announce a newly created leadership opportunity within the Biosecurity New Zealand branch.  This position will play an integral role in providing quality advice and leading the Centre of Excellence in scientific biosecurity regulatory risk assessment to ensure Biosecurity New Zealand maintains high biosecurity standards and supporting regulatory decisions made across biosecurity.

The Director Biosecurity Science & Risk Assessment plays a key role in:

• Providing high level advice across the Biosecurity NZ branch with regards to innovation, fit for purpose risk assessments that support the setting of standards and regulatory decision-making
• Developing faster and more efficient ways of delivering science and risk assessment work
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key groups and people both internally and externally of MPI
• Providing essential scientific input to international standard-setting organisations and processes in regard to import health standards
• Oversight and management of the operational research programme for biosecurity and animal welfare
• Leading and leveraging science activities with external agencies and stakeholders that will impact our biosecurity standards

Key skills and experiences required (but not limited to):

• Proven leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience and background in science
• Post-graduate degree in relevant biological science
• Experience with change management and driving significant change
• Experience in gathering, organising and communicating information
• Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally in a large organisation

Benefits

• Join an organisation that actively promotes flexible working options
• Wellness benefits for staff
• Full MPI induction programme

How to Apply:

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.  You will also need to be able to obtain a confidential security clearance and clean criminal conviction check.

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click on the appropriate link or visit the MPI Careers Site.  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.  For detailed information on this role please refer to the position description or contact Elvis.Madar@mpi.govt.nz.

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Applications close: Sunday, 9th June 2019.