Qaulity Assurance Coordinator
Job reference : 60386482
Job Type : Permanent
Pay : $80000 - $83500 per annum
Location : New Plymouth, Taranaki
Posted on : 13-07-2026
Lead quality, food safety and continuous improvement initiatives for a respected food manufacturer based in Waitara.
Our client is a well-established New Zealand food manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence and supplying premium products to domestic and international markets. Employing a values-driven approach, they are committed to continuous improvement, food safety and investing in their people.
Based in Waitara, just northeast of New Plymouth, this organisation offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with the lifestyle benefits Taranaki is renowned for.
About the Role
Reporting into the Quality team, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance activities across a busy manufacturing operation and ensuring customer, food safety and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Benefits
How to Apply
If you are keen to play a key role in maintaining quality excellence with a respected NZ manufacturer, then click APPLY now. We would love to hear from you.
Please note: Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Based in Waitara, just northeast of New Plymouth, this organisation offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with the lifestyle benefits Taranaki is renowned for.
About the Role
Reporting into the Quality team, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance activities across a busy manufacturing operation and ensuring customer, food safety and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting day-to-day quality assurance activities across site
- Managing product testing, verification, release and investigation processes
- Coordinating quality reporting, audits and corrective actions
- Supporting and developing a team of Quality Officers
- Driving a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in a Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar regulated environment
- A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and quality systems
- Previous leadership or team supervision experience
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Permanent full-time leadership opportunity
- Career development within a well-established manufacturing business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Fantastic Taranaki lifestyle with New Plymouth only a short drive away
How to Apply
If you are keen to play a key role in maintaining quality excellence with a respected NZ manufacturer, then click APPLY now. We would love to hear from you.
Please note: Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.