Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Overview

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), known in Māori as Manatū Ahu Matua, is a New Zealand government department dedicated to managing and regulating the nation's primary industries. Established in April 2012, it oversees agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity. The organization is driven by the mission of enhancing economic prosperity and sustainability while ensuring public well-being.

With a core purpose of growing and protecting New Zealand, MPI strives to maximize export opportunities, support sustainable resource use, and defend against biological risks. Its services span food safety, biosecurity measures, trade support, fisheries management, and agricultural investment. The Ministry operates through multiple specialist business units and is committed to innovation and collaboration within the primary sector.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +64 29 894 0328
• Website: mpi.govt.nz
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-ministry-for-primary-industries

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Primary industry regulation and compliance
• Biosecurity risk assessment and management
• Food safety standards and export certification
• Sustainable forestry and fisheries management
• Trade support and export market development
• Māori partnerships and rural development
• Innovative research in primary industries

Technologies Used

• 1shoppingcart
• Amazon SES
• ArcGIS
• CAT
• Drupal
• Echo
• Excel4Apps
• Gem
• Git
• LabWare LIMS
• Mapbox
• Micro
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance
• Outlook
• PEO
• Power BI Documenter
• PowerBI Tiles
• Python
• REST
• React
• React Redux
• Route 53
• SQL
• SQL Server 2019
• Salesforce
• Verint
• Xray
• iCIMS SkillSurvey Reference

Buyer Teams to Target

Biosecurity & Food Safety

• Director of Biosecurity
• Food Safety Manager
• Biosecurity Risk Analyst
• Chief Food Safety Officer
• Programme Lead, Food Standards
• Biosecurity Surveillance Coordinator

Fisheries & Forestry Management

• Director of Fisheries Management
• Senior Fisheries Scientist
• Fisheries Policy Advisor
• Forestry Manager
• Forest Resource Analyst
• Fisheries Compliance Officer

Technology & Data Analytics

• Chief Information Officer
• IT Systems Manager
• Data Scientist
• GIS Analyst
• Application Support Lead
• Data Compliance Officer

Policy, Trade & Strategy

• Policy Director
• Trade Relations Manager
• Export Certification Lead
• Strategic Projects Coordinator
• Regulatory Affairs Advisor
• Government Relations Specialist

What They Buy

• Regulatory compliance management systems
• Biosecurity technology and pest detection tools
• Laboratory information management solutions
• Geographic information systems (GIS) software
• Data analytics and business intelligence platforms
• Export documentation and certification platforms
• Cloud infrastructure & secure hosting services

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New job postings in biosecurity, food safety, or technology roles
• 💰 Increased government funding for primary industry innovation
• 🚀 Launch of new export programs or digital initiatives
• 🌱 Major updates to sustainability or environmental policies
• 🫂 Leadership changes in key divisions or departments
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new technology platforms or upgrades