Food Auditor

About the role

As a Food Auditor at AsureQuality, you will join the Auditing Services team to protect and promote New Zealand’s food integrity. You will work directly with clients across the supply chain, ensuring that processes, records and systems meet national and international food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate food production processes, records and management systems.
• Verify compliance with national and international standards such as BRC, SQF and the Food Act.
• Provide clear, professional guidance and audit reports to customers.
• Stay ahead of emerging regulatory trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead audit teams, attend technical meetings and contribute to internal projects, proposals and training development.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and deliver standards‑focused service.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in food industry service, food safety, audit management or quality management systems.
• Approved BRC and SQF auditor qualifications.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in internal or external auditing with HACCP awareness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• BRC auditor approval
• SQF auditor approval
• HACCP knowledge
• Quality Management Systems
• Food Safety Management Systems
• Risk Based Measures (Food Act) familiarity
• BRCGS standards knowledge