Quality Assurance Technician

Lion Pty Ltd; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Panhead Brewery is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician on a permanent full-time basis. This role offers hands-on experience across quality assurance, laboratory testing, microbiology and quality systems within a collaborative brewery team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to laboratory testing, HACCP and quality reporting while supporting the brewing operations. Open to different experience levels and a willingness to learn is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Experience in laboratory testing is a plus, with interest in QA and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing, sampling and analysis to ensure beer meets quality standards.
• Support microbiological testing, including yeast viability testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules and quality records.
• Support food safety systems, quality management processes and HACCP requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute Customer Feedback reporting processes.
• Assist with quality reporting, documentation and systems, including SAP.
• Work closely with the brewing team and gain hands-on exposure to brewery operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Panhead Brewery, we're passionate about brewing great beer, and quality is at the heart of everything we do!

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician – Permanent Full Time to join our close-knit brewery team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting hands‑on, has a curious mindset and wants to develop their skills across all aspects of quality assurance.

Working in a small, collaborative team, you'll gain exposure to everything from laboratory testing and microbiology to food safety, quality management and brewing operations.

Whether you're starting your career or already have experience in quality, we'd love to hear from you! We're open to different experience levels and happy to support someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What You'll Be Doing

Conduct laboratory testing, sampling and analysis to ensure our beer meets quality standards.

Support microbiological testing, including yeast viability testing.

Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules and quality records.

Support food safety systems, quality management processes and HACCP requirements.

Investigate quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Execute Customer Feedback reporting processes

Assist with quality reporting, documentation and systems, including SAP.

Work closely with the brewing team and gain hands‑on exposure to brewery operations.

About You

We're looking for someone who's curious, proactive and passionate about learning. You don't need to tick every box!

Ideally, you'll bring:

A qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related discipline, or relevant practical experience.

Experience in laboratory testing, and an interest in quality assurance and food safety.

Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

A willingness to learn, take initiative and get involved in different aspects of brewery operations.

Experience in microbiology is highly regarded

Ready to Join the Crew?

If you're passionate about quality, curious about brewing and keen to develop your skills in a hands‑on environment, we'd love to hear from you.