Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Senior Biosecurity Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries – Biosecurity Division, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries - Biosecurity Division
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) is the principal organization charged by the Government of Samoa to provide the policies, regulation and technical support to agriculture and fisheries production. MAF approach is to work in partnership with stakeholders such as subsistence farmers, commercial farmers, importers, exporters and Argo-processors and in collaboration with
their associated public agencies, NGOs and service providers. MAF’s long term goals are food security, sustainable agriculture and commercial development.
The Biosecurity Division (BD) is part of the MAF, and the Biosecurity Act 2005 mandates our work, where we prevent or control the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could cause significant damage to human beings, animals, plants and other aspects of the environment or economic activities. We are also responsible for assisting exporters of primary produce by providing
market access opportunities and government-to-government certification for these products. The Registrar of Pesticides ensures that only registered pesticides are available and in use in Samoa, hence, all imported pesticides must be registered.
The BD operates a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week service, maintaining a presence at key points for entry of biosecurity risk goods – airports, seaports, cargo depots and the mail centre at Apia. The BD works in tandem with other inspection agencies at the border (Immigration, Customs and Health) for a whole-of-government approach to border protection
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries – Biosecurity Division.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
• Operational awareness and experience working in ports of arrival in biosecurity.
• Experience working with the import and export of animals and/or animal products and plants and plant products in relation to biosecurity.
• Experience with Post Entry Quarantine protocols and Emergency response procedures.
• Strong understanding of Import Risk Analysis, Standard Operating procedures and import health standards.
• Ability to train and mentor members of staff.
Desirable
• Knowledge of international and foreign policy and customs (outside of Samoa).
• Knowledge and experience of international border regulations.
The Country
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighboring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets.
The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Volunteering with VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific. If you’re an experienced Senior Biosecurity Adviser, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in the Pacific to build into your field of expertise – working collaboratively with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries – Biosecurity Division, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
Our Partner Organisation - Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries - Biosecurity Division
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) is the principal organization charged by the Government of Samoa to provide the policies, regulation and technical support to agriculture and fisheries production. MAF approach is to work in partnership with stakeholders such as subsistence farmers, commercial farmers, importers, exporters and Argo-processors and in collaboration with
their associated public agencies, NGOs and service providers. MAF’s long term goals are food security, sustainable agriculture and commercial development.
The Biosecurity Division (BD) is part of the MAF, and the Biosecurity Act 2005 mandates our work, where we prevent or control the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could cause significant damage to human beings, animals, plants and other aspects of the environment or economic activities. We are also responsible for assisting exporters of primary produce by providing
market access opportunities and government-to-government certification for these products. The Registrar of Pesticides ensures that only registered pesticides are available and in use in Samoa, hence, all imported pesticides must be registered.
The BD operates a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week service, maintaining a presence at key points for entry of biosecurity risk goods – airports, seaports, cargo depots and the mail centre at Apia. The BD works in tandem with other inspection agencies at the border (Immigration, Customs and Health) for a whole-of-government approach to border protection
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries – Biosecurity Division.
The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
• Operational awareness and experience working in ports of arrival in biosecurity.
• Experience working with the import and export of animals and/or animal products and plants and plant products in relation to biosecurity.
• Experience with Post Entry Quarantine protocols and Emergency response procedures.
• Strong understanding of Import Risk Analysis, Standard Operating procedures and import health standards.
• Ability to train and mentor members of staff.
Desirable
• Knowledge of international and foreign policy and customs (outside of Samoa).
• Knowledge and experience of international border regulations.
The Country
Samoa, is situated in the South Pacific approximately halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. It sits squarely in the cyclone belt and is highly vulnerable to devastating storms. Around three-quarters of its 195,000 population live on the main island of Upolu; the rest live on the neighboring island of Savai'i or one of the seven small islets.
The traditional Samoan way, the fa’a Samoa, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics where family is all-important, and elders are highly respected.
Each village is made up of extended families that are represented on the village council by a chief (matai). The more western-style parliamentary system in Samoa is highly influenced by traditional social systems and the family, civic and political duties performed by the matai at village level. The country is predominantly Christian.
Apply Now!
Apply for this amazing opportunity through our website. For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab above.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 2 months full time Volunteering opportunity in Samoa
- Flights, accommodation and other expenses covered by VSA
- Join a governmental organisation making a difference!
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?