Ministry for Primary Industries Looking for SIMS Workflow Administrator at Upper Hutt, Wellington Full Time

Role type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Wallaceville, Upper Hutt

Salary range: $68,781 to $80,918 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the Role

The Surveillance Information Management System (SIMS) Workflow Administrator manages the delivery of the administrative, technical and functional needs that underpin MPI’s biosecurity surveillance systems.

You’ll be the primary point of contact for change requests, queries and updates in the system, ensuring the system is able to run smoothly. Along with day-to-day system requirements, you’ll also be responsible for enhancements to the system. You’ll work with our customers to understand what business needs are and translate that into actions for our developers to deliver, along with supporting delivery requirements.

Mōu – About You

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• A science background, ideally in biosecurity related sciences
• Experience with database or information management system administration
• Understanding of project management methodologies e.g. Agile
• Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Knowledge of R or SQL is desirable, but not essential

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About the Team

The purpose of our Diagnostic and Surveillance Services (DSS) directorate is to deliver the core functions of surveillance, incursion investigation, diagnostics and response for exotic pests and diseases. These services are based at four sites across NZ.

The Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Investigation group (BS&II) manages the surveillance and investigation of notifications of suspected exotic pests and diseases that may affect New Zealand’s primary industries or aquatic and terrestrial environments. Surveillance and incursion investigation is an integral component of New Zealand’s multi-layered biosecurity system. BS&II support business groups across MPI, providing vital information for decision making, risk intervention and trade facilitation activities.

The data for the BS&II group is managed in the Surveillance Information Management System (SIMS).

Why work for us?

Our Diagnostic and Surveillance Services (DSS) directorate are the guardians of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biosecurity. We run a number of targeted and passive biosecurity surveillance programmes at any one time, identifying new pests and diseases that make it past our borders, providing research and analysis on their impact, and supporting eradication where we can. Our surveillance programme aren’t just national – we also work with international partners to monitor biosecurity threats.

One of our greatest assets is our people. We’ve got a team of highly qualified, passionate science professionals who get to work on projects they’re interested in. With employees from over 20 different countries, DSS is one of the most diverse, welcoming spaces in MPI.

Then there’s our facilities. We’ve got the highest post-entry quarantine level plant facility in NZ. Our design-award winning Wallaceville biocontainment laboratory is one of the newest, most advanced biocontainment labs in the world. Opened in 2021, it’s the most complex building in New Zealand.

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua – About MPI

Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua – Benefits of working at MPI

• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Wellness benefit for employees
• Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

Wā Mahi Ngāwari – Flexible Working

We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements. If you’re interested, we are open to discussing flexible working options with you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site.

To apply for this role 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 midnight on 27 October 2022.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected] 

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you’ll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you’re growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.