Senior Advisor

NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
Permanent Wellington, Wellington Business Operations Specialists
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

Senior Adviser, Animal Welfare & Health
Role type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Wellington
General Salary Range D: $100,934 to $118,005 (depending on skills and experience)

About the Role - Kōrero mō te tūranga
This role supports the Animal Welfare Team by contributing to the development of animal welfare standards, including codes of welfare and regulations. Animal welfare is a complex and often contested area, so you will need to work thoughtfully and respectfully with a wide range of perspectives. The role is highly technical and requires a strong ability to understand, interpret, and clearly communicate animal welfare science. With a broad and varied work programme, this position offers continual challenge, diversity of work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About You - Mōu
To be successful in this role you must have the following skills and attributes:
* A degree qualification in animal welfare science or a V...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posted: June 19, 2026
Deadline: July 29, 2026