Ministry for Primary Industries - Adviser/Senior Adviser Veterinary Medicines - Wellington preferred

Organisation/clinic: Ministry for Primary Industries

Location: Wellington preferred

Position type: Permanent, full-time Adviser/Senior Adviser Veterinary Medicines

Website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/ 

• Salary band & range: General salary range D
• Adviser: $100,934 to $118,005

About the role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Weare seeking a technical assessor with a strong background in veterinary science to join the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines team.

You will primarily be responsible for undertaking the evaluation of scientific data and preparing regulatory reports using risk management principles for the purposes of authorising agricultural compounds under the ACVM Act 1997.

You will contribute to work programmes and development and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards and communications to facilitate the administration of the Act.

About you - Mōu

We are seeking enthusiastic team members who have:

• A veterinary science degree (or equivalent) and at least two years' experience in a related field.
• Knowledge or background in the following would be desirable:

• The registration requirements (and assessment) of Veterinary Medicines under the ACVM Act.
• The chemistry and manufacturing of human, agricultural or veterinary medicines.

• A knack for analysing complex technical issues and making confident risk-benefit decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and be able to quickly adapt.
• Confidence and able to communicate well in a wide range of environments and have strong and established technical writing abilities as report writing is a key part of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

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