Veterinarian (VTS2) Job in Bulls Recruiting by Ministry for Primary Industries

Job Description

Job Title: Veterinarian (VTS2)

Role type : Permanent, Full-Time

Location : Manawatū

Salary range: $88,440 to $110,550 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

The 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 premises. 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 premises. 

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and enhancing their relationships with others with effective communication.

The role is varied, and your day will be filled with the following:

You 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. 

Mōu - About You

We are looking for someone who is adaptable and can thrive in a complex and sometimes ambiguous environment. The ideal person will be able to think creatively, prioritise work, and is excited to learn new skills.

To be successful in this role you will need:

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply, but you do need to be a registered veterinarian. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit. 

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team

The Team Manager Establishment for Palmerston North is looking for a NZ registered Veterinarian to join the team in a Veterinary Technical Supervisor 2 role based in the Manawatū. 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. This role is suitable to an entry level veterinarian or clinical veterinarian looking for a career change.

Once trained you will assist in providing verification to the two meat processing premises at ME119 (ANZCO Bulls ) and ME32 (AFFCO Feilding) . These plants are cattle processing plants and Bulls works a single shift while AFFCO Feilding runs two shifts for much of the year. You will also contribute to the team's on-farm verification and other premises in the area when needed.

As the VTS2, you will be working closely with supportive and experienced VTS1 supervisors, and a regional team of 20 veterinarians reporting to the Team Manager. Hours of work will mainly be dayshift 10 hours a day, 4 days a week . Any overtime is compensated and early starts, or late finishes are recognised with penal time payments, as well as shift leave accumulation. 

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The 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.

Watch some of our team describe why they love the role that they are in and their journey into a career with Verification Services – Click Here 

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI

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Whakamātau Whakapōauau me te Waipiro - Drug and Alcohol Screening

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 page.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei 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, hapū, whanau and hāpori.

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 Manatū Ahu Matua 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 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing

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