Job Description
Are you looking for the next challenge in your career?
The Team Manager Establishment for Whanganui is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Technical Supervisor 1 (VTS1) to join the team in Taranaki.
Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
Ample Foods, ME168, is based in Stratford, Taranaki. This is a busy plant that processes Beef for export to China. You will be working as the sole charge VTS1, on a day shift for 5 days per week.
This position would be a great opportunity for someone who has the skills to take on a challenge and rebuild a team. The ability to show positive leadership skills and develop good relationships will be the key factor for being successful in this role. The Operator is going through a period of change and needs support from MPI to help them build capacity and capability in their processes.
About the location:
Stratford is a picturesque historical town in the heart of the Taranaki. It is situated at the base of Mt Taranaki and is half way between Hawera & New Plymouth. It is a region of outstanding natural beauty with both beaches and the Egmont National Park on your doorstep, with many other wonderful regional facilities & attractions.
Mo te peka - About the Branch
The role sits within the Establishment group of the Verification Services directorate. MPI Verification Services (MPI VS) provides a range of food safety, animal welfare verification and certification services to support market access strategies and setting standards.
Nga Pukenga me nga Wheako– Skills & Experience
A qualified and registered Veterinarian
Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with HACCP, Quality Assurance systems, Risk Management Systems
Verbal and written skills, verbal and analytical reasoning skills
Integrity and trust, ethics and values, resilience, adaptability and openness
Persuading and influencing, team work, planning and organising
Computer literacy – can operate standard and customised software to an acceptable standard e.g. word-processing, excel, internet, email, database, secure sites, electronic certification, residues etc
An understanding of basic food technology
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae) please “APPLY NOW” in order to be directed to our website. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Melissa Heaney, Recruitment Advisor for a confidential discussion on e**********
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 under the application process, on pre-employment checks.
Applications close 14 June 2020
The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
