Quarantine Officer

Job Description Quarantine Officer – Permanent, full‑time. Location: Queenstown. Starting salary: $68,755 per annum. Start date: 14 September 2026. About The Role Quarantine Officers are highly trained operators who work to ensure cargo and passengers entering New Zealand are free of biosecurity risk. Officers work on a rotational roster across international airports, ports, mail centres and cargo facilities. The role involves a mix of classroom theory and on‑the‑job training, with clear career progression from Officer to Senior to Chief. Shifts are varied and may include hours outside 6am–6pm Monday to Sunday. The position requires standing for periods of time and working both indoors and outdoors. What the job offers Integrated classroom and on‑the‑job training Clear career progression path High‑performing, diverse team aligned with MPI values Competitive salary with allowances and benefits that increase with progression Opportunity to work across New Zealand About You Passion for protecting New Zealand’s natural environment and primary industries and alignment with Treaty‑grounded cultural values Self‑motivated with experience working across varied tasks and worksites Team‑player who steps in when needed Fit and healthy, able to stand for extended periods Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders High level of computer literacy Interest, experience or qualification in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, botany or environmental science preferred but not required Work experience in a life‑science or similar industry valued Full New Zealand driver licence Citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand Applicants do not need to meet all the requirements to apply, provided they hold a full NZ driver licence and are a citizen or permanent resident. Benefits Additional MPI leave days Annual wellness payment Bi‑annual paid eye test and contribution to corrective lenses/frames Competitive salary and allowances that grow with progression Security Checks Eligibility for a confidential national security clearance is required. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand residence‑class visa and have a minimum five‑year background history that can be verified with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service. Drug and Alcohol Screening Preferred applicant(s) will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol pre‑employment screening test. EEO Statement We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr