Job Title: Auckland Operations Group – Scheduler Role type: Permanent Location: Auckland Starting Salary: $59,522 Korero mo te Turanga - About the Role The Auckland Operations Group Team are looking for a fantastic person who is good with people, keen to work in a diverse environment and keen to learn. On a daily basis the Scheduling Team books jobs for Quarantine Officers deployed across the greater Auckland area. To do this the Team interact with stakeholders, Quarantine Officers and various other areas of the business via phone, email and face to face. Key duties include: * Telephone and email booking services for cargo/port inspections and enquiries * Management of planner database and understanding the Auckland roster * Compilation of inspectors' daily job sheets, providing updates on changes * Phone and logistical support for on road Quarantine Inspectors * Redistribution and prioritisation of resources to cover sick leave across work sites * Assisting stakeholders and clients with advice and clarification of border clearance directions * Support other team members * Produce and maintain relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Auckland Operations team Mou - About You We are looking for a team player who is resilient and motivated, with sound judgment and initiative with a good knowledge of the Auckland area. You will have: * The willingness to learn and adapt in a fast moving, dynamic environment * Strong written and verbal communication * Excellent organising and time management skills * A high level of numerical and data entry accuracy with skills in databases and Microsoft Office products * The ability to work independently and as part of a team * A strong sense of customer service and stakeholder engagement Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua - About MPI The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua - Benefits of working at MPI * Additional MPI leave days * Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames * Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes * Comprehensive 3-day MPI Induction Programme Wa Mahi Ngawari - Flexible Working We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss these options with you. Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference? We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua a great place to work for all. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce. To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, 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 Thursday 30th November 2023 If you have any questions about the role, please email ****** Whaia nga tuhononga ki MPI i konei – Follow MPI here Links to Facebook, MPI Careers, LinkedIn, Twitter