About the Company
Our client is a highly regarded New Zealand food manufacturer with a reputation for producing quality products and maintaining exceptional standards across food safety, compliance and operations. As they continue to evolve, they are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance leader to play a key role in driving quality performance across their site.
Based in Waitara, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where you'll have real influence, lead a capable team, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in maintaining food safety and quality standards, developing your team, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities across the site
- Supervise, coach and develop a team of Quality Officers
- Manage product testing, verification, investigations and product release
- Coordinate audits, quality reporting and corrective actions
- Champion food safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' working experience within the New Zealand food processing industry
- Proven team leadership experience with the ability to develop and support others
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Sound knowledge of food safety, quality and compliance systems
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills
Preferred
- Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related discipline
What's on Offer?
- Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week)
- Opportunity to lead a team and influence site performance
- Stability and long-term career prospects within a well-established NZ manufacturer
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth
- Enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle, with New Plymouth just a short drive away
Apply Now
If you're an experienced quality professional from a food processing environment who thrives on leading people, building strong relationships and driving high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This is a site-based role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and meet the essential experience requirements outlined above.