* Assisting to build business confidence and assurance in day to day operations
* This is a fixed term opportunity until July/August 2022

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
As a Senior Business Analyst/Adviser you will support our directorates to build their business capability towards Operational Excellence.
As a team, we partner closely with frontline services to design related services, products and systems which meet their needs. The scope of the role includes but not limited to:

* Develop and design new services or workplace processes or tools.
* Measure and analyse to provide evidence-based insights so Directors can make informed decisions on what needs to change.
* Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of staff, processes and procedures across the Directorate using proven process improvement methodologies.
* Mentor your peers through continuous improvement
* Create meaningful information and visualisation that enables confidence in decision-making practice.
* Develop performance measurement tools that promote early intervention advice in the management against potential risks

Mōu - About You
We are keen to tap into a range of advanced skillsets, specifically:

* A strong analytical capability.
* Postgraduate in business and/or economics is desired.
* A strong influencer who can promote the adoption of innovative best practice from frontline and senior managers.
* A clear understanding of core components of business and how to create effective change management for exceptional service delivery.
* An able practitioner of process management techniques such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen.

If you see yourself as the person described above, who is stimulated by complex challenges, has an outgoing personality and is motivated, then we would encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.

Mō te Tiakitanga Putaiao Aotearoa Our biosecurity system protects New Zealand from pests and diseases that would harm our economy, environment, and way of life. We have been very successful in protecting New Zealand from incursions of almost all pests and diseases that could cause significant harm. We can be proud of what we achieve every day. However, the threats we face are growing in scale and complexity - changing import pathways, climate change and pressure from established pests. We also play an important role in enabling two-way trade to benefit consumers and the economy.
Biosecurity New Zealand is making changes to ensure the system is fit for the future and we can continue to protect New Zealand while supporting strong trade and economic growth in an increasingly uncertain world.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About the Team
Intelligence & Biosecurity Support Services is a directorate that forms part of the Biosecurity New Zealand Branch and is responsible for providing a range of services that support the work undertaken within Biosecurity New Zealand and wider MPI.

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
* Parental leave ex-gratia payment
* Paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames

See the benefits of working at MPI

Salary - Utu
The salary for this role is circa $75k to $108k depending on skills and experience.

Ngā Taki Whakahaumaru - Security checks
Confidential Security Clearance

* most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided continuously in NZ for at least the last five (5) years, OR
* is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
* click here to find out more about the national security vetting process and access the eligibility self-check tool.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae) please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
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.
The closing date is Wednesday 4th August 2021
If you have any questions about the role, please email amy.hopkins@mpi.govt.nz

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.