Biosecurity Frontline Officer & Detector Dog Handler

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) • auckland, auckland • Posted July 20, 2026

Position Overview

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is recruiting Quarantine Officers and Detector Dog Handlers to protect New Zealand from biosecurity risks. Roles are permanent and full-time, based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), with rostered hours beyond 6am–6pm and across Monday to Sunday.

Starting salary: $70,130 per annum, with a training and development pathway within MPI. Quarantine Officers work on the border at international airports, ports and mail centres, while Detector Dog Handlers work with

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