Senior Quality Officer

We’re recruiting on behalf of a New Zealand food manufacturing business known for its commitment to quality, care, and doing things the right way. With exciting growth underway, this is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team in a newly created Senior QA Officer role.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in day-to-day food safety, compliance, and documentation, supporting a safe and well-run facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance of food safety and compliance systems (HACCP, FCP, allergen management)
• Assist with internal audits, verification, and traceability activities
• Maintain QA documentation, product specs and records (including PIFs)
• Support site readiness for external audits
• Help embed a strong quality culture on the production floor
• Monitor and support allergen controls (including gluten-free areas)
• Work alongside external QA consultants and internal stakeholders as needed

About You:

• 2 plus years experience in QA or compliance within a food manufacturing environment is essential (sorry this is not a grad position).
• Working knowledge of HACCP and New Zealand food safety standards (e.g. FCP, MPI requirements)
• Good attention to detail and willingness to get involved on the floor
• A proactive and positive communicator, keen to build strong working relationships
• Someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, team-focused environment

What’s in it for you?

• Join a company that values quality, growth, and continuous improvement
• Work in a varied and evolving role with scope to learn and develop your QA skills
• Flexible hours and work arrangements – full-time or part-time options available
• Be part of a business where your contribution will be seen, valued, and supported

How to apply
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To apply for this role, you must be a NZ Citizen, Resident or hold a valid work visa.
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