Quality Assessor

Join us at Zespri, where the pursuit of kiwifruit perfection drives everything we do. Quality is critical to our success , if you’re a passionate individual who would love to join us on our exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you.

From MPI Phytosanitary standards to NZ Customs regulations and global food safety systems like GFSI, you'll be at the forefront of guaranteeing excellence every step of the way.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects and activities that push the boundaries of quality assurance. Based in the picturesque Bay of Plenty, you'll also embark on occasional travel to regional facilities across Northland, Nelson, Waikato, South Auckland, Whanganui, and Gisborne.

Your key duties will include:

• Conducting comprehensive audits of facilities, meticulously maintaining audit plans, compiling detailed reports, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Attaining and sustaining the coveted designation of a Zespri Quality Assessor.
• Cultivating strong partnerships with industry stakeholders responsible for quality and compliance, fostering collaboration with Quality, Compliance, Cool store, Inventory, and Site managers.
• Executing regulatory audit plans for industry facilities, covering essential areas such as Phytosanitary measures, NZ Customs protocols, and global food safety standards.
• Crafting and executing audit strategies for the Zespri quality system, prioritizing risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicating Zespri's quality expectations to industry partners, nurturing the development of robust quality frameworks.
• Promptly addressing and reporting quality issues flagged by the market, including customer complaints and claims.
• Collaborating seamlessly with fellow QA team members, offering support and expertise whenever needed.