Quality Assessor

Zespri; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive

Zespri Day (additional annual leave)

Boost Days (wellbeing)

Global Life and PD Insurance

Group Medical Insurance

Job summary

Zespri is seeking a Quality Assessor to conduct facility audits, maintain audit plans, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards across New Zealand. The role involves travel to regional facilities and close collaboration with Quality, Compliance, and Site managers to uphold product quality.

You will lead regulatory audit plans, develop audit strategies, and communicate quality expectations to partners. A NZ driver’s licence and flexibility are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in kiwifruit quality.
• Writing and accurate reporting skills.
• Knowledge of Zespri specifications, MPI Phytosanitary requirements, and GFSI Food Safety requirements.
• Experience in reviewing quality management systems and audit procedures.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and adapt to customised IT tools.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and night shifts as needed.
• Ability to distinguish colours and pass eyesight tests every two years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of facilities and maintain audit plans; produce detailed reports and ensure records are accurate.
• Attain and sustain the designation of a Zespri Quality Assessor.
• Build strong partnerships with industry stakeholders for quality and compliance.
• Execute regulatory audit plans for facilities covering Phytosanitary measures, NZ Customs and global food safety standards.
• Develop and execute audit strategies for the Zespri quality system with risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate Zespri quality expectations to industry partners and contribute to robust quality frameworks.
• Address and report quality issues flagged by the market, including customer complaints and claims.
• Collaborate with QA team members and provide support as needed.

Skills

Kiwifruit quality

Reporting

MS Office

Flexibility

Colour vision

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Assessor

Company: Zespri Job Type: Full Time

Job Description - Quality Assessor

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.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

To be successful in this role, you will meet the following selection criteria:

• Industry experience in Kiwifruit Quality.
• Writing and accurate reporting skills.
• Ability to develop sound knowledge of Zespri specifications, MPI Phytosanitary requirements, and GFSI Food Safety requirements.
• Experience in reviewing quality management systems and audit procedures.
• Confidence in using the Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to be trained in the use of customised IT packages.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence.
• Flexibility and Availability: Willingness to accommodate flexible work hours, including weekends (rostered) and scheduled night shifts as per the facilities audit plan. Availability via phone/email, especially during the main season, is essential to meet operational needs.
• Visual acuity: Capability to pass an eyesight test to the required level, renewable every two years. This role requires the ability to accurately distinguish between colours, as colour identification is a critical part of assessing product quality and performing key job responsibilities.

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.

Applications close Sunday 20 September.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail].

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply.

Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.