Technical Systems Auditor – Quality & Food Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff meat sales

Paid sick leave from day one

Subsidised health insurance

Confidential employee assistance

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Ltd seeks a detail-focused Technical Systems Assessor to assure quality control and food safety programmes across the Finegand operations. You will audit, support compliance, training initiatives and ensure systems perform to customer, regulatory and OMAR requirements, working with the Technical Manager and stakeholders.

The role involves leading audits, developing corrective actions, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Desirable Halal auditing certification.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player across functions.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in technical, quality assurance, food safety or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and practical application.
• Understanding of quality systems, auditing methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of meat processing industry regulatory requirements.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant training/experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to support the business
• Support the Technical Coordinator in managing team workflows and priorities
• Provide SME expertise in quality and technical areas
• Contribute to coaching and leadership within the quality team
• Participate in internal audits of quality, environmental management, PBV and documentation
• Review corrective actions and support customer quality audits
• Identify quality system defects and non-conformances
• Ensure audits are completed on time and records are maintained
• Support HACCP and food safety programme maintenance and monitoring
• Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing policies and guidelines
• Prepare accurate reports on compliance activities and improvements
• Contribute to recommendations for operational and technical improvements

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

HACCP

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Silver Fern Farms Ltd seeks a detail-focused Technical Systems Assessor to assure quality control and food safety programmes across the Finegand operations. You will audit, support compliance, training initiatives and ensure systems perform to customer, regulatory and OMAR requirements, working with the Technical Manager and stakeholders.

The role involves leading audits, developing corrective actions, and contributing to continuous improvement.