Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Announces Mass Recruitment for Multiple Positions Including "General Staff" via en's "Social Impact Recruitment Project"

en Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Michikatsu Ochi) launched the "Social Impact Recruitment Project" for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Monday, June 8, 2026. Through the recruitment support services we operate, we are publicly recruiting for multiple positions, including "General Staff." Below is an overview of the project and comments from the hiring manager.

For recruitment details and the special page, please visit: https://www.enjapan.com/project/maff_2026/

Project Overview

The role of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is becoming increasingly important. The ministry is promoting strategies from both "offensive" and "defensive" perspectives, aiming to create overseas markets for realizing "profitable agriculture" and ensure a stable food supply. Furthermore, the budget for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries for fiscal year 2026 has been increased for the third consecutive year, with a policy of focused investment in key themes such as strengthening food security, promoting smart agriculture, and expanding exports.

In this context, it has become essential for MAFF to build a more resilient organization capable of responding to diverse challenges. Therefore, the ministry is focusing on recruiting individuals from the private sector. In fact, among central government ministries, MAFF was an early adopter of its own recruitment methods, exempting candidates from the national civil service examination. To date, personnel with diverse backgrounds, including finance, aviation, manufacturing, consulting, trading companies, and media, have joined and are active within the ministry. The proportion of employees from the private sector boasts one of the highest among central government ministries. To further strengthen the organization by continuing these efforts, we are collaborating with en to implement large-scale career recruitment.

This time, recruitment is being conducted for multiple positions: "General Staff (Administrative/Technical)" for policy planning as executive candidates, and "General Service Staff (Technical)" who will be responsible for policy planning and execution while leveraging their specialized knowledge in various fields. Additionally, positions include "Export Specialist," "International Specialist," and "Branding and Intellectual Property Specialist" to be assigned to the Export and International Bureau responsible for export promotion, etc.; "Inspector" to be assigned to the Inspection and Monitoring Department to protect primary industries from financial risks; and "DX Promotion Specialist" to be assigned to the Digital Strategy Group responsible for overall DX promotion at MAFF. Because MAFF broadly handles familiar areas such as food and the environment, opportunities to leverage diverse experiences are expanding.

Furthermore, this fiscal year, as in previous years, the national civil service examination (written exams such as the general aptitude test) will be waived, and career recruitment will be conducted. The aim is to recruit a more diverse range of talent through a selection process similar to that of private companies. We await applications from those with the ambition to protect Japan's food and support the nation.

Comments from the Hiring Manager

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has a mission to pass on "food," which sustains life, and "the environment," which allows for secure living, to future generations. While domestic demand is decreasing due to population decline, the situation surrounding agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and the food industry is changing significantly, with increasing risks to food security due to global population growth and climate change.

Amidst these changes, to continue stably supplying food to the public while further growing the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food industries, it is necessary to formulate policies that address challenges with a broad perspective, from domestic production sites to overseas markets. This is precisely why new perspectives and insights are crucial.

MAFF began recruiting experienced professionals about 15 years ago. It is now commonplace to have hires from the professional workforce, and the first cohort has been appointed to positions equivalent to corporate executives (Directors and Counsellors). We await applications from those who are passionate about engaging in transitional agricultural, forestry, and fisheries policies, leveraging their careers in private companies and public institutions.

Recruitment Guidelines

- Recruitment Schedule *Dates are subject to change ◆General Staff (Administrative) (1) Scheduled for July 2026, (2) February 2027. First application period: Monday, July 13 - Sunday, August 9

◆General Staff (Technical), General Service Staff (Technical) (1) Scheduled for June 2026, (2) January 2027. First application period: Monday, June 8 - Sunday, July 5

◆Export Specialist, International Specialist, Branding and Intellectual Property Specialist Application period: Monday, June 29, 2026 - Sunday, July 26 *Recruitment once a year.

◆Inspector (1) Scheduled for July 2026, (2) September 2026, (3) December 2026. First application period: Thursday, July 2, 2026 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026 *Positions with "no fixed term" will be recruited only in December.

◆DX Promotion Specialist (1) Scheduled for August 2026, (2) November 2026. *August recruitment is planned for "fixed-term" positions, and November for "no fixed term" positions.

- Application Website: "en-tenshoku," "AMBI," "Mid-level no Tenshoku"

- Special Page: https://www.enjapan.com/project/maff_2026/

Our Support Services for This Project

In addition to announcements via press releases, special pages, and web advertisements, we provide recruitment support on each job posting site. By utilizing job posting sites with different target audiences such as "en-tenshoku," "AMBI," and "Mid-level no Tenshoku," we ensure that job openings reach the intended targets comprehensively.

"Social Impact Recruitment Project" Tackling Social Issues Through Recruitment https://www.enjapan.com/

This is a project where en wholeheartedly supports "Social Impact Recruitment," which involves hiring individuals who can make a significant social impact. We support recruitment for various roles, including executive candidates for central government ministries, deputy mayors and DX managers for local governments, and core members for NGOs/NPOs, sports organizations, and aspiring companies, focusing on "post-hire success." We connect individuals who want to use their excellent abilities "to create a better world" with organizations that need the power of excellent talent to create a better world, thereby accelerating the resolution of social issues.

Please feel free to contact us for consultations on participating in the project, requests for interviews, or seminar presentations. MAIL: [email protected]

YouTube Program "Impactors" Featuring the Success Stories of Those Hired Through the Project Available on the official YouTube channel of the "Social Impact Recruitment Project"! https://www.youtube.com/@socialimpact_en

Transitioning from an IT Company to the "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries." What Was the Motivation? What are the Differences Between Government Ministries and Private Companies?

https://youtu.be/DIq8mxyfvGg?si=kSNlQRctbFf-6J6w

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