Veterinary Technical Supervisor 2, Live Animals

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) • auckland, auckland • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Veterinarian - Live Animals (VTS2)

Role Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Auckland

Salary band & range: VTS Range 8: $105,041 - $131,302 depending on skills and experience. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful applicant. In addition to salary, we offer overtime, penal time and shift allowances.

About The Role – Kōrero Mō Te Tūranga

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest employer of veterinarians. We have more than 300 vets working for us around the country and overseas. As a Veterinarian within the Live Animals team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant movement of animals into and out of New Zealand. This is a highly varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be working across animal welfare, biosecurity, and export certification—often in dynamic, time-sensiti...