Biosecurity Auditor Containment

Role type: Permanent role, Full-time

Location: Hamilton, Rotorua or Tauranga only

Salary band & range: General Salary Range D/E: $87,008 to $112,314 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

As a Biosecurity Auditor you will deliver verification programmes at higher risk, complexity and priority businesses approved under the Biosecurity Act 1993.

In this role, you will be responsible for auditing verification programmes that strengthen New Zealand's biosecurity system and reduce the risk of pests and diseases entering the country.

You will:

- Deliver verification programmes for high-risk containment and transitional facilities
- Conduct investigations and unannounced verification where required

The role plays a vital role in protecting NZ primary industries and provides assurance for trade which underpins New Zealand's economy and wellbeing.

About You - Mou

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and people-focused individual who is interested in developing a career in Biosecurity New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience working in laboratory or containment settings, and has an understanding of laboratory practices and operational processes
- Relevant qualification in science background
- Previous auditing experience would be an advantage
- Is a self-starter and can work as part of a team and independently
- Is resilient and is results-focused
- Has clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Has demonstrated ability to listen and engage to form professional relationships
- Has experience in making timely decisions, balancing the desire for complete information with the need to progress important or urgent matters
- Experience providing technical guidance, coaching,



and direction to staff and stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters
- Proven experience leading and delivering assurance, review, and compliance-related programmes across complex environments
- Experience leading investigations, reviews, audits, or assessments to address organisational risks, issues, and performance challenges
- Holds a full New Zealand driver's license

This role may require some travel within New Zealand.

If you are successful, you will be expected to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive training course.

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 - Mo to matou Ropu

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) plays a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders. It manages border and compliance activities as well as preparing for, and responding to, any biosecurity incursions that may occur.

This role will report to the Team Manager Containment and Audits, working in a dedicated team of Biosecurity Auditors across the country.

You will receive comprehensive training and be provided with support from the team to ensure your success in this role.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.





Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

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

Drug and Alcohol Screening - Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro

Please note, given this position is safety sensitive the preferred applicant/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, here.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

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 Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a outstanding 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 11:59pm on Wednesday 12th August 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]

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