Quality Assurance Advisor

Company Description

Our client, Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company, is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to join their fast-paced Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who is passionate about people, processes, and systems, and is looking to contribute to a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Based in the Waikato, this diverse role is responsible for supporting the ongoing application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality & Food Safety Management Systems (Q&FSMS) across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead investigations into non-conformances (NCs) and verify corrective actions to ensure effective and sustainable solutions
• Support and coach employees in conducting thorough investigations into non-conforming situations
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) studies
• Partner with departmental managers to ensure PRPs and HACCP programmes are effectively applied to consistently manufacture safe and suitable products
• Provide technical guidance and quality systems expertise across all aspects of the Q&FSMS
• Conduct risk assessments relating to quality and food safety systems, including trials, change controls, HACCP reviews, design changes, and returned material assessments
• Undertake internal audits and support verification planning activities as required

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 2 years' quality assurance experience within dairy or food manufacturing
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
• A positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement

Additional Information

Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company is a highly respected New Zealand dairy manufacturer known for its innovation, premium products, and strong co-operative values. Their culture is built around shared success, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing for customers, shareholders, employees, and the wider community.

If you're looking to advance your career within a progressive and highly regarded organisation, we'd love to hear from you.