Quality Controller

Moana; Porirua; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Moana New Zealand is seeking a dedicated Quality Controller to support our finfish factory operations at the Kaimoana Hub in Porirua. You will monitor processing procedures, implement quality controls, and ensure compliance with food safety standards under QA leadership.

The role requires factory experience in FMCG/fresh foods and a proactive, detail‑driven approach. A HAACP qualification is advantageous but not essential; we value reliability and teamwork in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, supply or logistics environment.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, quality assurance and food safety.
• HAACP qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a daily pre-operational and compliance checks to ensure the factory is able and ready to commence production at the designated time.
• Ensure quality checks carried out in accordance with the company product specifications and any third-party specifications.
• Maintain the necessary food safety standards as required by the factory’s Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Undertake product and environmental testing as per the factory sampling schedule.
• Carry out the factory’s temperature checking programmes to ensure the required food safety standards are being met.
• Monitor and evaluate raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Support the implantation and maintenance of quality control procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated with industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Team player

Process driven

Multitasking

Education

HAACP qualification

Job description

• Reporting to Production Manager
• Must have the legal right to work in NZ

Moana New Zealand is the largest Māori owned kaimoana and kai ora company in New Zealand. We are true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainably managed fisheries, with a deep sense of responsibility to our people and respect for kaimoana and kai ora.

Our Inshore business is focused on fin fish which come from the pristine waters surrounding New Zealand. Right from the time of catch, up until the time of dispatch, we have processes and systems in place to ensure our premium fish remain in prime condition until it reaches our customers across Aotearoa and internationally. In operation for over 30 years, all our sites operate to the highest standard of food safety compliance, and we are proud that we have developed lasting relationships with our independent fishermen and employees who are at the heart of our business.

We have a full-time Quality Controller role available to support our finfish factory operations at the Kaimoana Hub in Porirua.

This is a critical role, which plays an important part in ensuring our premium seafood products meet the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Under the direction of the Production Manager and QA, Compliance & Health & Safety Lead you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the fish processing procedures, implementing quality control procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a daily pre-operational and compliance checks to ensure the factory is able and ready to commence production at the designated time.
• Ensure quality checks carried out in accordance with the company product specifications and any third-party specifications.
• Maintain the necessary food safety standards as required by the factory’s Risk Management Plan (RMP)
• Undertake product and environmental testing as per the factory sampling schedule.
• Carry out the factory’s temperature checking programmes to ensure the required food safety standards are being met.
• Monitor and evaluate raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Support the implantation and maintenance of quality control procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated with industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance.

This role is a culture champion, promoting best in class quality assurance, compliance and food safety across operations.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring

This role offers a great opportunity for a reliable, focused and hardworking professional to gain experience in a dynamic industry; fisheries and grow their skills and experience in quality control and compliance.

You must have previous work experience working in a factory, supply and/or logistics environment ideally in FMCG/Fresh Foods/Fisheries and/or manufacturing. With a good working knowledge of health, safety, quality assurance and food safety you will have an exceptional attention to detail, be highly organised and a genuine multitasker. A HAACP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

As a friendly and professional person, you will pride yourself on your ability to build trusted relationships and credibility with people at all levels. You must be process driven, keen to learn and a team player.