AsureQuality

Dairy & Food

Engineer

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Engineer at AsureQuality. Skills: Audits & Compliance, Dairy & Food Sector Expertise. Conduct audits and heat treatment inspections. Evaluate operator premises and heat treatments”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality audits, inspections, and evaluations; Verify compliance with MPI regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements; Providing accurate reporting and trusted technical expertise

Industry & Context.

Dairy & Food
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Interpret complex technical and regulatory information

Eligibility Requirements

Travel across New Zealand, including some overnight stays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in dairy, food processing, or manufacturing environments, 5+ years of relevant industry or auditing experience, Knowledge of regulatory and quality systems, Excellent written communication and data analysis skills, Advanced Excel skills essential, The ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory information with confidence

Nice to Have

Advanced HACCP awareness desirable, A relevant tertiary qualification (BE, BTech), Dairy Diploma, or MSc in Dairy Science (advantageous)

What You'll Do.

Conduct audits and heat treatment inspections

Evaluate operator premises and heat treatments

Complete accurate audit reports

Maintain and develop technical expertise

Support project planning

Manage time and expense records

Support special projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build relationships with customers, regulators, and internal teams

Communication Scope

Excellent written communication

Process & Methodology

Support project planning, Client management, Contract reviews

Full Job Description

At AsureQuality, our 1,800+ team members work across the entire food supply chain — partnering with farmers, producers, and manufacturers to uphold what Aotearoa stands for: a higher standard of food quality and safety. As Kaitiaki Kai – guardians of food, we take pride in doing what’s right for food and the environments it comes from. We’re committed to developing our people, celebrating diversity, and fostering fairness and opportunity for all. If you’re ready to play a key role in protecting and promoting New Zealand’s food integrity, we’d love to hear from you. * Engineer – Audits & Compliance (Dairy & Food) * Hamilton, Waikato | Full Time | Hybrid Working We’re looking for a detail-focused and analytical Engineer to join our growing team in Hamilton. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll deliver high-quality audits, inspections, and evaluations across dairy and non-dairy operations. You’ll play a key role in verifying compliance with MPI regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements — providing accurate reporting and trusted technical expertise. About the role In this role, you will: * Conduct audits and heat treatment inspections to ensure compliance with MPI Acts, Regulations, Standards, and importing country requirements * Evaluate operator premises and heat treatments under MPI Recognised Person approvals * Complete accurate audit reports and follow up on non-conformances * Maintain and develop technical expertise through training, skill checks, and industry forums * Build strong relationships with customers, regulators, and internal teams * Support project planning, client management, and contract reviews * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold health & safety standards * Manage time and expense records and support special projects as requiredp ## Qualifications About you You’re a confident and analytical professional who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. You bring strong technical knowledg

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