Job Title : Veterinarian (VTS2)Role type : Permanent, Full TimeLocation : Oamaru, South IslandSalary range : $93,903 to $117,404 depending on skills and experienceStarting salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant.Korero mo te Turanga - About the RoleThe purpose of this role within New Zealand Food Safety Verification Services is to provide a range of food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity verification and certification services based at meat exporting plants.To support the meat industry and New Zealand's reputation in the world red meat market for the product produced and to ensure food safety and export standards are being followed by the plant.We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and enhancing their relationships with others with effective communication.Lean Meats run day and evening shifts for most of the year from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. You will be rostered onto shifts to be agreed locally with VTS colleagues, these will typically be evening shifts from 4 : 00pm 12 : 00am.Any overtime is compensated and early starts, or late finishes are recognised with penal time payments, as well as shift leave accumulation.The role is varied, and you will be expected to do the following :Collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders, such as meat works personnel, Veterinary colleagues / VS team.Verify that requirements and procedures are being followed.Provide certification for animal meat exportsComplete ante mortem inspections and occasionally provide judgement on post-mortem inspectionMaintain knowledge within the farming communities and be involved in on farm verificationEnsure animal welfare is being maintainedYou will receive full-time technical training prior to being warranted under the relevant legislation.We have ongoing, on-site training, mentoring and technical support for you in your new role. Mou - About YouThe successful candidate will :Be a New Zealand registered Veterinarian (Or be able to obtain registration with VCNZ)Hold a full New Zealand driver's licence (or be able to obtain a full NZ licence by converting a current overseas driver's licence)Have verbal and written skills, and analytical reasoning skillsDemonstrate integrity and trust, ethics and values, resilience, adaptability, and opennessHave experience persuading and influencing, teamwork, planning and organisingHave computer literacy can operate standard and customised software to an acceptable standard including word-processing, excel, internet, emailIt is advantageous if you have knowledge of HACCP / Quality Assurance in Food Safety however, this is included in your training.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.Mo to matou Ropu - About the Team The role sits within the Establishment group of the Verification Services directorate.MPI Verification Services (MPI VS) provides a range of food safety and biosecurity verification and certification services to support market access strategies and setting standards.Reporting to a Supervising Veterinarian (VTS1), this role is suitable for newer verifiers to build up their knowledge of a wide variety of plant processing, or those looking to put down roots in a rural town.With one other processing plants close by, there is plenty of opportunity to connect with team members in the local area with regular social outings during weekends.This position is based at Lean Meats ME137 Oamaru, North Otago and is based 1.5 hours from Dunedin. The Otago region has a wide range of hiking and cycling trails that feature a dramatic landscape of the adjacent Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of albatross, sea lions and rare yellow-eyed penguins.Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPIThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPIAnnual Wellness payment and reduced premiums for Group Healthcare SchemesCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationProfessional membership reimbursementSee the benefits of working at MPI Whakamatau Whakapoauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol ScreeningPlease 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. Kua rite koe mo tenei 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, 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 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 on Sunday 31 March 2024, however suitable applicants will be considered and contacted before this date.If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing ****** Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei Follow MPI Links to Facebook, MPI Careers, X#J-18808-Ljbffr
