Technical Systems Assessor

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Ltd is seeking a Technical Systems Assessor to join our site-based technical compliance team at the Pacific Site near Hastings. The role supports the Technical Manager to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of our Quality Systems and assists with complex activities.

Key duties include completing internal audits, monitoring compliance, microbiological sampling, HACCP monitoring, and providing technical administration and training to support audits and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience or strong knowledge of quality and compliance in a modern food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP certification and tertiary qualifications in food technology, biological sciences, or microbiology are advantageous.
• Ideally level 1 sampler in bovine NMD and/or STEC.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical and Quality Auditing – Complete internal audits, track corrective actions, and identify trends to support continuous improvement.
• Microbiological sampling – Complete sampling to ensure regulatory, customer and internal requirements are met.
• Food safety & market access – Support HACCP monitoring, assist with sign-offs, and prepare the site for audits.
• Technical administration & training – Assist the Technical Manager with audit responses, investigations, claims, and reporting; provide coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Quality & compliance knowledge

Auditing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

HACCP certification

Tertiary qualifications in food technology or microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Te Tūranga | About the Role

Silver Fern Farms is seeking a Technical Systems Assessor to join our site-based technical compliance team. This role supports the Technical Manager to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of our Quality Systems and assist with complex activities.

By completing audits, monitoring compliance, and supporting technical administration, the Technical Systems Assessor provides assurance to management and external stakeholders that our food safety, quality, and regulatory programmes are effective, robust, and meeting both customer and market access requirements.

This position is based at our Pacific Site near Hastings, and the successful candidate will need to be available to work from 6.30am-3.30pm with some flexibility for afternoon shiftwork within the team.

Te Mahi | Key Responsibilities:

• Technical and Quality Auditing – Complete internal audits, track corrective actions, and identify trends to support continuous improvement.
• Microbiological Sampling – Complete sampling to ensure regulatory, customer and internal requirements are met.
• Food Safety & Market Access – Support HACCP monitoring, assist with sign-offs, and prepare the site for regulatory and customer audits.
• Technical Administration & Training – Assist the Technical Manager with audit responses, investigations, claims, and reporting; provide coaching and mentoring where required.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

To Succeed, You Will

• Have relevant experience or strong knowledge of quality and compliance requirements in a modern food manufacturing environment.
• Training or qualifications in food manufacturing auditing or animal welfare are advantageous but not required. HACCP certification and tertiary qualifications in food technology, biological sciences, or microbiology are also advantageous.
• Ideally be at least a level 1 sampler in bovine NMD and/or STEC.
• Demonstrate resilience, integrity, and determination to "do the right thing" at all times.
• Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be detail-oriented, accurate, and confident in building relationships across departments.
• Be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and mobile/desktop systems.

Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.