Job title: Regional Adviser
Role type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Gisborne
Salary band & range: General Salary Range D $100,934 to $129,804 depending on skills and experience
About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga
On Farm Support at MPI help farmers and growers access the tools, information, support and advice they need to continue to be successful in growing some of the world's best food and fibre.
The On Farm Support team connects MPI, the private sector, and industry organisations, to provide streamlined support and build sustainability practices by:
- Helping farmers and growers access practical advice through accessible farm advisory and extension services.
- Collaborating to deliver workshops, training, and resources to promote best practices and encourage the adoption of innovative approaches across the sector.
- Supporting farmer-led catchment groups to improve farming and environmental outcomes based on catchment priorities.
- Assisting farmers and growers to build resilience and prepare for adverse events, as well as providing on-the-ground support in times of adverse events such as floods and droughts.
- Facilitating connections between farmers, scientists, and industry to ensure that the latest research and innovations are accessible and practically applied on farms.
- Promoting funding and support opportunities
You will be based in existing MPI offices in the region and will have access to a work vehicle.
About You - Mou
To be successful in this position, you will have a broad knowledge of, and natural empathy with, the primary industries. You will be a good listener who is open to new perspectives and highly skilled in relationship management with a range of external stakeholders. You'll have the ability to work with farmers and growers, to identify challenges, opportunities, and solutions.
You will have:
- Proven knowledge of New Zealand's agricultural and/or horticultural production systems
- An ability to foster strong working relationships with people from all parts of an organisation or community
- Understanding of rural communities, their issues and opportunities
- A high standard of written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in communicating complex topics in a way that is impactful and meets audience needs
- A can-do attitude and be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
You must have a current full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner, or restricted) or equivalent full foreign drivers licence, and any endorsements required for the type of driving you'll be doing.
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.
About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu
On Farm Support is part of MPI's Agriculture and Investment Services business unit. We work to create a thriving and sustainable future for farmers, growers, primary industries and rural communities, and caring for the health and wellbeing of animals.
Our people have expertise in regional and community support and development, disaster recovery, and animal health and welfare. We also fund innovation and research through sector, business, and community partnerships across our food and fibre industries.
You will join a highly motivated team across the country dedicated to helping farmers and being the voice to MPI.
About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua
We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources.
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 candidates(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 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 Sunday 12 July
If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
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