1. MPI Science Story
Dr Gerald Rys, Science & Skills Policy, Policy and Trade Group
21 October 2016

2. MPI is known as a credible science-based
Our vision for the MPI science system is that:
MPI is known as a credible science-based
organisation that uses and generates robust and
relevant science to support and transform biosecurity,
food safety, primary production and trade

3. MPI Science Strategy Implementation underway Work streams include:
Science literacy, access to scientific literature
Relationship Management Plans with Crown Research Institutes
Science & Evidence Plans for key policy areas
Engagement with Māori in science
MPI science publication policy
MPI science capability mapping
Primary Sector Science Direction

4. MPI Science System

5. Primary Sector Science Direction
Identify key new science and technology needs over the next years for the primary sector
Need an integrated whole of sector view of science and technology needs
For example themes may include food safety, precision agriculture and climate change
Aligned with Conservation & Environment roadmap (led by DOC/MfE).

6. MPI Science Funding 2013/2014 Primary Growth Partnership $62.2M
Discovery
MPI Science Funding 2013/2014
Primary Growth Partnership $62.2M
Fisheries Research $23.8M
Sustainable Farming Fund 8M
Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change Research $6.9M
Food Safety $2.6M
Biosecurity & Animal Welfare $1.6M
PGP - New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre $5M
Development
Commercialisation
Applied Science
SLMACC Tech Transfer $2.4M
Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research $2.1M
Climate Change Global Research Alliance $6.7M
Knowledge/
Technology Transfer
Regional Aquaculture Planning Fund $0.75M
Primary Growth Partnership - $62.2M
Fisheries Research - $23.8M
Climate Change Research - $23.4M
Sustainable Farming Fund - $8M
Aquaculture Planning Fund - $0.75M
Biosecurity and Animal Welfare - $1.6M
Food Safety - $2.6M
Total: $122.3M

7. Wider government-funded science and innovation investments

8. Science/Technical Career Pathway in MPI
The work of MPI Scientists and Technicians underpins our mission to “Grow and Protect” New Zealand. This work includes:
Conducting and providing scientific or technical advice, analysis, and services to customers and clients across MPI and externally; and
Having a depth and breadth of knowledge in a specific scientific field(s) or MPI technical role and actively applying this expertise.
The Science/Technical Career Pathway embraces all these areas, and will help anyone starting or interested in progressing their career as a Scientist or Technician at MPI.

9. Things you need to do regarding MPI science and evidence
Join the Science Network List– register through lists in Activate in Kotahi.
If you have published science papers, join ResearchGate
Read the MPI Science Strategy, science publications policy.
Attend MPI science seminars and annual Science Conference.
Look at relevant past MPI science reports relating to topics you are involved with. Access through MPIs website.
Talk to MPI and external experts in areas you are involved in. Keep up to date.
Read the Science/Technical Career Pathways Quick Start Guide

10. My Science Story

11. Thanks!