MPI Ministry for Primary Industries Wellington is hiring Fishery Officer

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Fishery Officer Job Vacancy at MPI Ministry for Primary Industries Wellington

Post Name: Fishery Officer

Tiakina te ora o te tini a Tangaroa; mai te taha moana ki te moana tuauriuri
Take care of the wellbeing of Tangaroa; from the shore to the open sea

A Fishery Officer is first and foremost an enforcement officer, delivering a range of compliance services within their region. The services include activities such as education, inspections, land-based and at-sea patrols, monitoring; intelligence gathering, prosecutions, customary liaison, and analysis – no two days are the same!

The working life of Fishery Officer is varied and interesting. On any given day you may find yourself patrolling the beaches and boat ramps, interacting with the public, inspecting recreational and / or commercial fishing vessels, preparing a file for prosecution, taking part in a surveillance operation, gathering intelligence on fisheries offending, and / or analysing fisheries information. Developing and maintaining relationships with tangata whenua and stakeholder groups who use the fisheries resource is also an important aspect of this role.

You will have the opportunity to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive residential training course of up to four weeks. The role is an enforcement role, requiring maturity and resilience but can provide real satisfaction within a supportive and inclusive workforce.

Join our team and feel both empowered and supported to make a difference in the sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries sector,

To discover more about the work Fisheries NZ does and to view the position description and/or apply for the role, visit our careers website www.careers.mpi.govt.nz. using reference NZ/1552182. Applications close 5pm Thursday, 12 August 2021.

Website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz