_{22nd July, 2026}

We are partnering with a well-established New Zealand food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Quality Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who enjoys being close to production, takes pride in maintaining high food safety standards, and thrives in a role where no two days are the same.

Working alongside an experienced Quality team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products consistently meet customer, regulatory and company quality requirements while supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

What you will do:

• Conduct incoming, in-process and finished product quality inspections and testing.
• Complete GMP, pre-start, post-production and food safety verification checks.
• Raise and investigate non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Perform internal audits, environmental monitoring and calibration checks.
• Prepare product samples and maintain quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis.
• Complete factory quality checks covering metal detection, sanitation, weights and other critical controls.
• Assess rework and aged stock while promoting GMP, HACCP and food safety compliance across production.

What we are looking for:

• Diploma in Food Science or Food Technology.
• Minimum two years' experience in a QA/QC role within food manufacturing.
• HACCP training completed within the past three years.
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety and quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Confidence to influence production teams and support a strong quality culture.
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

What's in it for you

• Join a stable and reputable food manufacturing business.
• Varied, hands-on role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• Work with a supportive and experienced Quality team.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you're passionate about food safety, quality systems and making a real impact on manufacturing excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to Emma at Scitex Recruitment.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays.

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