Quality Assurance Coordinator
Job reference : 61030481
Job Type : Permanent
Pay : $80000 - $83500 per annum
Location : New Plymouth, Taranaki
Posted on : 01-10-2026
Lead a quality team in a successful NZ food processing business, driving food safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
Waitara, Taranaki | Permanent Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Site-Based Role
Ready to take the next step in your quality leadership career?
Our client is a highly regarded New Zealand food manufacturer with a reputation for producing quality products and maintaining exceptional standards across food safety, compliance and operations. As they continue to evolve, they are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance leader to play a key role in driving quality performance across their site.
Based in Waitara, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where you'll have real influence, lead a capable team, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in maintaining food safety and quality standards, developing your team, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
Essential Requirements:
Preferred:
What's on Offer?
Apply Now
If you're an experienced quality professional from a food processing environment who thrives on leading people, building strong relationships and driving high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This is a site-based role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and meet the essential experience requirements outlined above.
Ready to take the next step in your quality leadership career?
Our client is a highly regarded New Zealand food manufacturer with a reputation for producing quality products and maintaining exceptional standards across food safety, compliance and operations. As they continue to evolve, they are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance leader to play a key role in driving quality performance across their site.
Based in Waitara, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business where you'll have real influence, lead a capable team, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in maintaining food safety and quality standards, developing your team, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to support operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities across the site
- Supervise, coach and develop a team of Quality Officers
- Manage product testing, verification, investigations and product release
- Coordinate audits, quality reporting and corrective actions
- Champion food safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' working experience within the New Zealand food processing industry
- Proven team leadership experience with the ability to develop and support others
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Sound knowledge of food safety, quality and compliance systems
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making skills
Preferred:
- Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related discipline
What's on Offer?
- Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week)
- Opportunity to lead a team and influence site performance
- Stability and long-term career prospects within a well-established NZ manufacturer
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth
- Enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle, with New Plymouth just a short drive away
Apply Now
If you're an experienced quality professional from a food processing environment who thrives on leading people, building strong relationships and driving high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This is a site-based role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and meet the essential experience requirements outlined above.