Expression of Interest - GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Auditor (Crops)

GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Auditor (Crops) 

Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and auditing in the agricultural sector? We’re looking for a GLOBALG.A.P.  Option 2 QMS Auditor to join our dynamic team. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Auditor to join our team and play a vital role in certifying and improving farm operations, plant production to help ensure that farms and food production sites meet the highest certification standards.  If you have a passion for agriculture, food safety, and auditing, we want to hear from you!

As a QMS Auditor, you will assess farms and food operations to verify compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. certification requirements. Your work will involve evaluating processes, records, and systems while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

This is a wonderful chance to see New Zealand; travelling to and working alongside Aotearoa's growers and exporters in the Horticulture sector supporting them as they take their products to market. 

Please note that the preference is for this role to be based in Tauranga, New Zealand. However, we are flexible on location.

The role will require regular travel, with up to two weeks per month away from home during peak season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits of crop production systems to verify compliance with certification standards.
• Analyse records and processes to assess adherence to regulatory and food safety requirements.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely audit reports.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge in food safety, market standards, regulatory requirements, and audit techniques.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary diploma (2+ years) in horticulture, agricultural science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience post-study in the agricultural industry.
• A total of 3 years' experience in agriculture-related work.

OR

• Tertiary diploma (2+ years) in a food-related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in farm operations or technical production management.

AND

• LEAD auditor training based on ISO/IEC Principles, minimum duration of 37 hours.
• Practical auditing experience of 10 days in management systems (e.g. ISO/ IEC 9000, BRCGS Food or GLOBALG.A.P. Option 2 standards).

 Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the horticulture industry and agribusiness sector.
• Experience in local and international market standards, regulatory environments, food safety, and quality systems.
• Background in agribusiness sector operations and compliance.
• Strong auditing, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to analyse processes objectively and ensure adherence to standards.
• Effective time and project management skills.

A full, clean, New Zealand drivers licence will be required for this role. 

We are looking for an already approved GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Auditor OR the technical skills/qualifications already listed above.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to global food safety and sustainable farming practices.
• National travel opportunities.
• Be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference in the agriculture sector, we'd love to hear from you!