Technical Systems Assessor

Te Tūranga | About the role:

The Production Auditor is a key senior member of the Technical/Compliance team and is responsible for ensuring our quality control and food safety programs are implemented effectively on site. Alongside the team the Production Auditor will be responsible for maintaining our compliance, food safety and improvement plans, as well as supporting our Quality Controllers to complete complex activities.  

This position is based at our Waitōtara site, and the successful candidate will need to be available to work from 7am-4pm with some flexibility for afternoon shiftwork within the team. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate to relocate to the region.  

Please note the internal title for this position is: Technical Systems Assessor 

Ōu Pūkenga | About You:

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate experience as an Internal Auditor and/or Quality Systems Specialist and be able to effectively influence and support our people to meet all our requirements across production, food safety, quality, and regulatory frameworks. You will be confident with identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and be confident with setting a high standard of work, driving team engagement and have an elevated level of attention to detail. 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or similar would be beneficial 
• Internal auditing qualification and/or experience desirable 
• HSNO qualification would be beneficial  
• Previous experience within the food industry is desirable but not essential  
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP principles and application 
• Capacity to analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions, and present information in a clear and concise manner 
• Willingness to pitch in and help the team to ensure daily targets are met 
• Successful experience with influencing others and proactively driving a strong culture that aligns with the Silver Fern Farms values – Unstoppable Together, Improving Tomorrow and Always Caring 
• Highly effective communicator with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills 

 Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms? 

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment. 

For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling.  There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided. 

Tono Mai | To Apply:

We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay click on "Apply" below to submit your application today. Applications close 20 July 2026.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. You can see more about our commitments to our people and their work by visiting our Belong Here webpage: https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here