Te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a Quality Assessor to join our Pacific Plant, in Whakatu, near Hastings. You’ll provide assurance that food safety and quality systems are implemented effectively and performing as required. This role covers monitoring, verification checks, microbiological sampling, and supporting compliance audits.
Key responsibilities:
- Verify compliance with HACCP, customer, and OMAR requirements
- Carry out microbiological sampling and temperature monitoring
- Support and verify corrective actions following audits and non-conformances
- Maintain accurate records, ensuring traceability and compliance
- Provide technical support to supervisors, QA staff, and production teams
- Report quality or compliance issues and escalate as required
This role operates during our Evening Shift, which is Monday to Friday, between 3:00pm and 12:00am
Ōu Pūkenga | About You
You’ll bring a willingness to learn and knowledge of food safety and compliance standards. Ideally gained in the red meat industry. You’ll be detail-oriented, accurate in your record keeping, and able to balance commercial and compliance requirements. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
You will bring:
- Willingness to learn knowledge of food safety, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in food production, ideally in the meat or FMCG industry
This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a role that is central to maintaining food safety, quality, and compliance at an export standard.
Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
At Silver Fern Farms we’re all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, and 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.
Tono Mai | To Apply:
Applications are open now and will be reviewed as they’re received. Click “Apply” to submit your application via our Careers Website. Applications close on 16 September.
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.
