Quality Assessor

Zespri; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Zespri in the Bay of Plenty as a Quality Assessor, responsible for auditing facilities to ensure adherence to the Zespri System and external standards. Travel across regional sites may be required to verify compliance with MPI Phytosanitary standards, NZ Customs regulations, and GFSI benchmarks.

The role emphasizes building strong partnerships with Quality, Compliance, and site teams, addressing issues promptly and driving continuous improvement in quality controls.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits of facilities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Knowledge of NZ MPI Phytosanitary standards, NZ Customs protocols and global food safety systems (GFSI).
• Ability to build strong relationships with Quality, Compliance and site managers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of facilities and maintain audit plans and records.
• Attain and uphold the designation of a Zespri Quality Assessor.
• Collaborate with QA, Compliance, Cool store, Inventory and Site managers on quality improvements.
• Execute regulatory audit plans for industry facilities across phytosanitary and customs areas.
• Develop and implement audit strategies for the Zespri quality system focusing on risk mitigation.
• Communicate quality expectations clearly to industry partners and respond to market issues.

Skills

Audit execution

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Quality standards

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join us at Zespri, where the pursuit of kiwifruit perfection drives everything we do. Quality is critical to our success , if you’re a passionate individual who would love to join us on our exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Quality Assessor at Zespri, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding the impeccable standards we're known for. Your main task will involve conducting thorough audits of industry facilities to ensure adherence to the rigorous Zespri System, encompassing both our internal quality protocols and external regulatory frameworks. From MPI Phytosanitary standards to NZ Customs regulations and global food safety systems like GFSI, you'll be at the forefront of guaranteeing excellence every step of the way.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects and activities that push the boundaries of quality assurance. Based in the picturesque Bay of Plenty, you'll also embark on occasional travel to regional facilities across Northland, Nelson, Waikato, South Auckland, Whanganui, and Gisborne.

Your key duties will include:

• Conducting comprehensive audits of facilities, meticulously maintaining audit plans, compiling detailed reports, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Attaining and sustaining the coveted designation of a Zespri Quality Assessor.
• Cultivating strong partnerships with industry stakeholders responsible for quality and compliance, fostering collaboration with Quality, Compliance, Cool store, Inventory, and Site managers.
• Executing regulatory audit plans for industry facilities, covering essential areas such as Phytosanitary measures, NZ Customs protocols, and global food safety standards.
• Crafting and executing audit strategies for the Zespri quality system, prioritizing risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicating Zespri's quality expectations to industry partners, nurturing the development of robust quality frameworks.
• Promptly addressing and reporting quality issues flagged by the market, including customer complaints and claims.
• Collaborating seamlessly with fellow QA team members, offering support and expertise whenever needed.