💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Adviser

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Ministry for Primary Industries
📍 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted
June 29, 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

Job Description

Job title: Senior Adviser - Animal & Aquatic Risk


Role type: Permanent, full-time preferred


Location: Wellington City


Salary band & range: GSR E/D $87,008 to $118,005 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga


Are you ready for the next step in your animal health career, one that offers challenge, purpose, and genuine work-life balance? This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to growing New Zealand's economy while safeguarding our unique biodiversity and way of life. We are seeking a Senior Adviser to join the Animal & Aquatic Risk team, with a strong focus on animal health and veterinary science expertise.

As a Senior Adviser in the Animal & Aquatic Risk team, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based advice on biosecurity risks across import pathways and the wider biosecurity system. Your work will support ...