Technical Systems Assessor
Silver Fern Farms · Balclutha
Te Tūranga / About the Role
As a Technical Systems Assessor, you'll play a critical role in providing assurance that our food safety, quality, and compliance programmes are operating effectively and meeting customer, regulatory, and export requirements. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role works closely with operational and technical teams to verify systems, conduct audits, support compliance activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of the business, has a strong eye for detail, and is passionate about food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 7.30/8.00am to 4.00/ 4.30pm. Early mornings to cover pre-op would also be required. And late nights when night shift is going.
Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits across quality, food safety, environmental, and compliance systems
- Verify compliance with company, customer, MPI, and export market requirements
- Support and maintain plant HACCP and food safety programmes
- Investigate non-conformances and contribute to corrective and preventative actions
- Monitor and review quality systems to ensure required standards are achieved
- Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
- Support technical administration, reporting, and record management processes
- Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures, and systems
- Provide coaching and technical support to operational teams where required
- Prepare accurate and timely compliance and performance reporting
- Follow all health, safety, and wellness procedures, ensuring safe work practices at all times
Ōu Pūkenga / About You
You're a proactive, analytical professional who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring systems operate effectively. You can build strong working relationships across all levels of the business and are confident working in a compliance-driven environment.
Ideally, you'll bring:
- Experience in a quality assurance, food safety, compliance, or technical role
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety systems
- Understanding of quality management systems and auditing practices
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working with data, reporting, and compliance documentation
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
- Meat industry experience is advantageous but not essential
Te Ahurea / Why Work at Silver Fern Farms?
At Silver Fern Farms, everything we do is driven by our purpose: Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Heavily discounted staff meat sales through our on-site Butcher's Block
- Paid sick leave from day one
- Confidential employee assistance for wellbeing, financial advice, and career support
- Opportunities to develop your technical and compliance expertise
- A supportive team environment within a stable, respected New Zealand business
Tono Mai / To Apply
Click Apply below to submit your application. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
A technical, detail-focused role ensuring our food safety and quality systems perform to the highest standards.