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Gisborne Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Description
This leadership role is a critical component of our business, driving continuous improvement and implementing processes to ensure we meet the requirements for overseas market access with a small compliance team.
We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our regulatory, quality assurance, and food safety programs across our meat processing and export operation. This is a critical leadership position ensuring that all aspects of our supply chain—from slaughter to export—meet stringent New Zealand and international regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to MPI regulations, animal welfare standards, export requirements, and internal policies etc.
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Audit Management: Lead external and internal audits. Prepare sites and coordinate follow-up actions.
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Policy Development: Maintain and continuously improve the Risk Management Programme and HACCP systems.
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Training & Education: Provide regulatory and compliance training to operational staff and management teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with government agencies, certification bodies, industry groups, and clients to maintain compliance and certification status.
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Reporting & Documentation: Oversee accurate reporting of compliance performance and non-conformance incidents, with robust corrective action plans.
Skills and Experience
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Sound knowledge of technical and compliance requirements for a modern meat plant, either through a tertiary qualification or broad-based work experience of 2+ years in a similar role, or as a QA within the meat industry.
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Strong knowledge of New Zealand food safety regulations, including HACCP principles and application.
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Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
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Ability to work across teams in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
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Experience liaising with regulatory agencies (e.g., MPI, AsureQuality).
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a related field are helpful, but not essential.
What we Offer
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A leadership role with real impact in a key export industry.
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Supportive company culture with a strong safety and compliance ethos.
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Opportunities for professional development and further training.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a successful applicant is found.
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