💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Adviser Governance

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NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted
June 25, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Senior Adviser - Governance
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Wellington City
Salary band & range: General Salary Range D: $100,934 - $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga
This is a fantastic opportunity to support and work closely alongside the Deputy Director-General (DDG) of New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) and be a key adviser to the NZFS leadership team for its engagement with the NZFS Advisory Board, the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Sector Leader's Forum, and the NZFS Regulatory System Stewardship Board and wider MPI.
You will ensure the DDG is well supported by providing quality review, analysis and secretariat services to the NZFS Advisory Board, the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Sector Leader's Forum, and the NZFS Regulatory System Stewardship Board.
You will also collaborate with other team members to undertake government accountability and some official corre...