Do you want to work in an organisation that is “Growing and protecting New Zealand” and focused on the success of the primary industries for the benefit of all New Zealanders?

The Ministry for Primary Industries has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Technician/Senior Technician position to join its Virology Team. MPI works with the primary industries across agricultural, aquaculture, fisheries, trade, food, biosecurity and environmental issues. The role offers variety and unique opportunities to develop your skills within a large and dynamic organisation.

The Animal Health Laboratory located at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt is New Zealand's reference centre for exotic, new and emerging terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases and contains both PC2 and PC3+ laboratory facilities.  As a Technician or Senior Technician within the Virology Team you will play a major role in diagnostic testing processes within our laboratory including employing classical virology and molecular testing techniques to support import/export testing, testing for exotic disease investigations and responses, capability development projects, surveillance, quality assurance and test validation. You will also contribute to the daily maintenance and running of the laboratory.

 Skills and Experience- Ngā PÅ«kenga me ngā Wheako

Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with the following qualifications and experience:

• BSC or MSC in Science, Microbiology or related fields
• Experience in classical virology testing and molecular assays
• Experience with Quality assurance system
• Excellent team player
• Effective communicator
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly

 Ngā hua o te Mahi i te ManatÅ« Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Comprehensive one-week MPI Induction Programme