Quality Assessor

Te Tūranga / About the Role

As a Quality Assessor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our quality systems across our site at Pareora Silver Fern Farms. You’ll ensure inspections, processes, and documentation consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company standards.

Your work will directly influence our ability to deliver high‑quality products and uphold the integrity and reputation of Silver Fern Farms. You’ll also champion our compliance initiatives and support continuous improvement across processing teams.

Shift Patten: Monday to Friday day shift 6.30am-4pm with flexibility required. July to October is 2pm to 10pm.

Please be aware that due to the nature of this position, while secure and permanent, it has a seasonal shutdown period annually for around 6-8 weeks.

Ōu Pūkenga / About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and the right attitude, including:

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Control or Process Control
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Great organisation, planning capability, and a positive approach
• The ability to balance the needs of both Quality and Production with diplomacy
• Confident computer skills across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Te Ahurea / Why Work at Silver Fern Farms?

At Silver Fern Farms, we’re committed to Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. That’s not just about what we produce - it’s about how we care for our people, our communities, and our environment.

We offer a workplace where you’re supported to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference.

You’ll enjoy:

• Heavily discounted staff meat sales at our on‑site Butcher’s Block
• Paid sick leave from day one, no stand‑down period
• Confidential employee assistance for career, financial, and personal wellbeing
• Free on‑site parking and a Silver Fern Farms branded uniform

Join a team where integrity, care, and respect guide everything we do.

Tono Mai / To Apply

Click Apply below to submit your application. We review applications as they come in, so don’t wait!

Silver Fern Farms welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities for all.

Come and Create Goodness with us.