Graduate Quality Assurance Administrator Full Time

Who we are:

Founded over 50 years ago, we are a privately owned company with a successful long-term record in the food ingredient supply industry. We currently have around 400 staff.  We are the only fully integrated supply chain manager in the food ingredient business in New Zealand. The business has a supportive culture where staff are truly valued and encouraged to develop and grow with the business.

About the role

We are looking for graduate who is passionate about food.  You might have a degree in Chemistry, Food Science or similar. Quality is paramount and you will be a positive thinker who is not afraid to make decisions or resolve issues.  The role will be very hands on: you will be working closely with our Quality and Food Safety Manager and the quality team.  This role also has opportunities to be involved in quality based projects, writing Spec’s and PIF’s, being involved in audits and improving systems.  The business sources ingredients from all over the world, so this role will ensure raw material and finished product quality standards remain high. 

Skills and Attributes

You will:

·         Be a recent graduate with a desire to make a career in quality and food

·         Be confident, resilient and have excellent communication skills.

·         Have high levels of attention to detail, problem solving ability and autonomy.

·         Have strong interpersonal leadership skills to influence, develop and grow relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and team members.

·         Possess well developed oral & written communication skills

·         Show excellent communication and people skills

·         Demonstrate strong problem solving abilities

·         Have competent computer skills

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. You have the opportunity to carve a successful career at one of the leading food importation businesses in NZ.