Auditor Horticulture
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Job Location:
Hastings - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Auditor - IVA GAP
- Location: Hasting
Are you passionate about independent verification food safety and auditing within the agricultural and horticultural sector Were looking for an Auditor to join our team and support robust credible certification outcomes through high-quality Independent Verification Activities (IVA) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
This role plays a critical part in providing independent objective assurance that operations and production systems meet certification and regulatory requirements. If you value integrity consistency and evidence-based decision-making and enjoy working closely with growers and producers wed love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an Auditor you will carry out audits and verification activities across varying horticultural seed and forestry (sawmills timber processors) sites along with production operations under either NZGAP and / or GlobalGAP programmes assessing compliance against certification standards and regulations. Your work will directly support confidence in certification outcomes and help ensure alignment with food safety regulatory and market access requirements.
Youll be working hands-on with growers and exporters across Aotearoas horticulture sector supporting them as they take their products to domestic and international markets. This is a great opportunity to see New Zealand while contributing to trusted verification systems.
Regular travel required with up to two weeks per month away from home during peak season
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct audits of different production systems to verify compliance with certification requirements.
- Review and assess records processes and management systems to ensure adherence to regulatory food safety and quality standards.
- Apply objective evidence-based decision-making in line with IVA principles.
- Prepare clear accurate and timely audit and verification reports.
- Maintain current technical knowledge of food safety regulatory frameworks certification requirements and auditing methodologies.
- Build and maintain professional credible relationships with clients and stakeholders while preserving auditor independence.
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Tertiary diploma (2 years) in horticulture agricultural science or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years post-study experience in the agricultural industry.
- At least 3 years total experience in agriculture-related work.
OR
- Tertiary diploma (2 years) in sector specific discipline (e.g. field experience relevant to specific products farm management including owner operators in relevant products commercial consultant in relevant products).
- At least 4 years experience in farm operations or technical production management.
- HACCP and Food Safety training.
AND
- Lead Auditor training based on ISO/IEC principles (minimum 37 hours).
- At least 10 days of practical auditing experience in management systems (e.g. ISO/IEC 9000 BRCGS Food or equivalent).
Experience & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the horticulture and agribusiness sectors.
- Experience working within regulated environments food safety and certification systems.
- Background in agribusiness operations compliance and assurance activities.
- Demonstrated auditing reporting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Skills Required
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to objectively assess systems and processes against defined standards.
- Strong time management and planning skills in a field-based auditing environment.
- High level of professionalism integrity and attention to detail.
We are seeking either an already approved Auditor or candidates who meet the technical skills and qualification requirements outlined above. Candidates with GLOBALG.A.P. qualifications or current GLOBALG.A.P. Auditor approval will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to activities that support global food safety and sustainable farming.
- National travel opportunities across New Zealands horticulture regions.
- Be part of a technically strong collaborative team.
- Ongoing professional development and auditing career pathways.
Apply Now
If youre ready to play a key role in trusted certification and independent assurance apply online today.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Auditing
- Time Management
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- Accounting
- Component evaluation
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- Microsoft Excel
- CPT Coding
- Internal Audits
- Medicare
- Bookkeeping
About Company
About UsEveryday our experienced team of 1800+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, ... View more
