Quality Assurance Lead
Full-Time | Pukekohe Branch
Are you a quality professional ready to take the next step
in your career? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
where no two days are the same? This could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-driven Quality
Assurance professional to support the delivery of our quality and food safety
systems at our Pukekohe Branch. Working alongside a senior onsite leader, you
will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting continuous
improvement, and helping to build a strong food safety culture across the site.
Operating within the fresh produce industry, this role
offers great exposure to a dynamic, high-volume environment where product
quality, freshness, and integrity are critical. It’s an excellent opportunity
for someone looking to build on their QA experience and grow into a more senior
role over time.
The Role
As Quality Assurance Lead, you will:
• Support the day-to-day management of site quality assurance and food safety
systems (including taking the lead in Pre-ops inspections)
• Oversee compliance with HACCP, GMP, MPI, and customer standards
• Help coordinate internal and external audits, including close-out of
non-conformances
• Take a leading role in the management of customer complaints,
non-conformances, and corrective actions
• Maintain product specifications, SOPs, and quality documentation
• Assist with environmental monitoring, product testing, and verification
activities
• Ensure accurate traceability and QA record keeping
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality and food
safety
• Support training across food safety, hygiene, and QA processes
• Work closely with Production and Operations to embed quality into daily
activities
• Assist with Health & Safety compliance and site standards
About You
You are a hands-on and proactive QA professional who enjoys being on the floor
and working closely with operations. You’re looking for the next step in your
career and are keen to develop your skills in a supportive environment.
You will bring:
• A solid foundation in Quality & Food Safety, with working knowledge of
HACCP and GMP
• Exposure to audits and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage and support teams
• A willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility over time
• A continuous improvement mindset and positive attitude
Background & Experience
• 5 years’ experience in a QA or food safety role within food production,
manufacturing, or fresh produce
• Exposure to HACCP-based food safety programs and GMP environments
• Audit exposure (customer, regulatory, or third-party) is advantageous
• Experience working in fast-paced or high-volume environments preferred
If you are a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have
a valid visa, we would love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a business that values quality, accountability, and
continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to step up in your QA
career, gain hands-on experience in the fresh produce industry, and develop
under the guidance of an experienced leader.
If you’re ready to grow your career and make an impact, we’d
love to hear from you.
Apply now.
