Engineer

At AsureQuality, our 1,800\+ team members work across the entire food supply chain — partnering with farmers, producers, and manufacturers to uphold what Aotearoa stands for: a higher standard of food quality and safety.

As Kaitiaki Kai – guardians of food, we take pride in doing what’s right for food and the environments it comes from. We’re committed to developing our people, celebrating diversity, and fostering fairness and opportunity for all.

If you’re ready to play a key role in protecting and promoting New Zealand’s food integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

• Engineer – Audits \& Compliance (Dairy \& Food)
• Hamilton, Waikato \| Full Time \| Hybrid Working

We’re looking for a detail-focused and analytical Engineer to join our growing team in Hamilton. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll deliver high-quality audits, inspections, and evaluations across dairy and non-dairy operations.

You’ll play a key role in verifying compliance with MPI regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements — providing accurate reporting and trusted technical expertise.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Conduct audits and heat treatment inspections to ensure compliance with MPI Acts, Regulations, Standards, and importing country requirements
• Evaluate operator premises and heat treatments under MPI Recognised Person approvals
• Complete accurate audit reports and follow up on non-conformances
• Maintain and develop technical expertise through training, skill checks, and industry forums
• Build strong relationships with customers, regulators, and internal teams
• Support project planning, client management, and contract reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold health \& safety standards
• Manage time and expense records and support special projects as required

About you

You’re a confident and analytical professional who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. You bring strong technical knowledge and a high level of attention to detail.

You will also have:

• Experience in dairy, food processing, or manufacturing environments
• 5\+ years of relevant industry or auditing experience
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality systems (Advanced HACCP awareness desirable)
• Excellent written communication and data analysis skills (advanced Excel skills essential)
• A relevant tertiary qualification (BE, BTech), Dairy Diploma, or MSc in Dairy Science (advantageous)
• The ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory information with confidence

What’s in it for you?

This role offers variety, flexibility, and meaningful work in a supportive environment:

• Travel across New Zealand, including some overnight stays
• Hybrid working options to balance fieldwork and home time
• A supportive team culture that values wellbeing and work/life balance
• Ongoing training and development tailored to your experience

If you’re passionate about quality, compliance, and making an impact in the dairy and food sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise truly makes a difference.