How many employees work at The Ministry for Primary?
The Ministry for Primary Industries has 2,870 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -4.1%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About The Ministry for Primary
We work to help maximise export opportunities for our primary industries, improve sector productivity, ensure the food we produce is safe, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk. We have staff working in New Zealand and overseas dedicated to providing the best analysis, policy advice, regulation, and service delivery related to agriculture, forestry, food safety, fisheries and aquaculture management, rural affairs, and biosecurity. Have a look at our website for the full list of job opportunities with us: www.mpi.govt.nz/about-mpi/careers/
As of December 2025
The Ministry for Primary
workforce metrics
Headcount
2.9k
Avg. Salary
$87.3k
Tenure
4.8yr
Growth Rate
-4.1%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of The Ministry for Primary annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- The Ministry for Primary total number of employees in 2025 was 2,869, a 4.1% decline from 2024.
- The Ministry for Primary total number of employees in 2024 was 2,987, a 7.5% decline from 2023.
- The Ministry for Primary total number of employees in 2023 was 3,220, a 1.8% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of The Ministry for Primary annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- The Ministry for Primary active job postings in 2025 was 37, a 69.1% increase from 2024.
- The Ministry for Primary active job postings in 2024 was 18, a 0% no change from 2023.
- The Ministry for Primary active job postings in 2023 was 18, a 110.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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