Quality & Compliance Lead - Bilingual (SAMR & Audit)

Synlait Milk Limited; Dunsandel; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Synlait bus

State-of-the-art facilities

Work-life flexibility

B Corp certified

Job summary

Synlait Milk Limited is seeking a Quality Manager - Compliance on a fixed-term maternity cover in New Zealand. You will lead China SAMR registration renewal, drive audit readiness, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to close quality and compliance actions.

Fluency in English and Mandarin, with deep knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements, is essential. A tertiary and auditing qualification are required, with a track record in dairy or related regulated

Qualifications

• Experience in quality and compliance within a dairy or related regulated industry.
• Experience preparing for audits and following up actions.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements; China market familiarity is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin for clear cross-border communication.
• Formal auditing qualification and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead China SAMR registration renewal quality-related activities and support the business to meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Follow up audit actions, track progress, and gather information for regulatory reviews.
• Review procedures, reports, and documentation to ensure clarity and audit readiness.
• Support business projects by translating quality and compliance needs into actions.
• Assist teams in preparing for audits with guidance on required information.

Skills

Quality & compliance

Audit readiness

Mandarin-English fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification

Auditing qualification

Job description

Synlait Milk Limited is seeking a Quality Manager - Compliance on a fixed-term maternity cover in New Zealand. You will lead China SAMR registration renewal, drive audit readiness, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to close quality and compliance actions.

Fluency in English and Mandarin, with deep knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements, is essential. A tertiary and auditing qualification are required, with a track record in dairy or related regulated