Auditor - Horticulture / Seed

Company Description

• Auditor
• Permanent/Full-time – Monday to Friday
• Christchurch or Ashburton based

AsureQuality is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Auditor to join their team based either in Ashburton or Christchurch. This full-time role (40 hours per week) is rostered Monday to Friday and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied position supporting New Zealand's Seed, Horticulture and Forestry industry. We are specifically seeking an already approved auditor for this position If you have system evaluation approval, even better.

About the Role
You’ll conduct systematic and independent audits to assess compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and programme requirements. Your work will involve reviewing processes, systems, and records to verify operator conformity and provide technically accurate audit reports.

This role requires regular travel across both the North and South Islands, with time away from home for approximately 1–2 weeks each month.

Key Responsibilities

• Attain and maintain approved auditor status for specified programmes
• Conduct audits in accordance with regulatory and AsureQuality procedures
• Maintain up-to-date technical and regulatory knowledge
• Provide timely and accurate audit reports and manage non-conformances
• Build strong working relationships with clients, regulators, and team members
• Participate in internal audits, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and uphold workplace health and safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Current approved auditor status for relevant programmes (this is essential to be considered for the role)
• Experience in Seed, Horticulture, or Forestry industries, or in auditing these sectors, plus system evaluation and approval experience, is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and safety

If you’re looking for a meaningful role in a supportive team environment where your expertise contributes to the integrity of New Zealand’s food and primary industries, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape a safer food world.

Additional Information

System Evaluation auditing approval will be advantageous.