Senior Quality & Regulatory Assurance Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quality & Regulatory Assurance Officer to join our Auckland Airport site. The role will lead validation and verification activities across our Quality & Risk Management Systems, ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP and ISO standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and execute validation projects including computer system validation, equipment qualification, temperature mapping, environmental and packaging qualification.
• Provide regular visibility of compliance status, escalating issues and managing risk associated with deviations.
• Develop, review and approve validation master plans, protocols, reports and related documentation.
• Maintain multi‑site calibration schedules and oversee non‑conformance management for validated systems.
• Conduct risk assessments for new projects, systems and operational changes, and manage change controls.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits and ensure proper document control of validation records.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to manage stakeholder risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, validation, risk management or food safety within a medium to large organization.
• Relevant tertiary background in business, data management or science.
• Proven ability to lead validation activities and maintain GMP environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Computer System Validation
• Equipment Qualification
• Temperature Mapping
• Environmental Qualification
• Packaging Qualification
• Data analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel