Auditor - Horticulture

Role overview

AsureQuality is hiring a full-time Auditor for its Mount Maunganui base. This permanent position follows a Monday to Friday schedule, totals 40 hours each week, and supports the horticulture sector across New Zealand.

About the role

In this position, you will carry out structured, independent audits to confirm compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and programme criteria. The role involves examining processes, systems, and records to ensure operators meet requirements and to produce accurate, technically sound audit reports. Regular travel across both the North and South Islands is part of the job.

Key responsibilities

Your work will include maintaining approved auditor status for designated programmes, completing audits in line with regulatory and company procedures, keeping your technical and regulatory knowledge current, and preparing prompt audit documentation while managing non-conformances. You will also work closely with clients, regulators, and colleagues, contribute to internal audits and special projects, support continuous improvement efforts, and help reinforce health and safety practices at work.

What you should bring

Experience in the kiwifruit or avocado sectors, or previous auditing experience within those industries, will be considered a strong advantage. The role also calls for strong analytical thinking, a sharp eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships. A genuine focus on ongoing improvement and workplace safety is important.

Additional information

This is a meaningful opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to the quality and integrity of New Zealand’s food and primary industries. AsureQuality highlights its purpose of helping Aotearoa create a better food world.

Working arrangement

This is a permanent, full-time role based onsite in Mount Maunganui, with work scheduled Monday to Friday.