About this role

Company Description

Everyday our experienced team of 1,700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.

Job Description

Programme Specialist

Fixed Term -ends September 2027
Location: Auckland or Christchurch

We’re seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Programme Specialist to join our Auditing Services team at AsureQuality. This 12-month fixed-term role is to cover parental leave and plays a crucial part in upholding New Zealand’s reputation for quality, compliance, and biosecurity.

About the Role

As a Programme Specialist, you’ll provide key coordination and support across our GLOBALG.A.P /NZG.A.P teams. This is a varied role where your responsibilities will include:

  • Programme management
  • Managing and updating databases
  • Liaising with customers and stakeholders
  • Identifying and supporting process improvements
  • Providing assistance to other programmes when required

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Proven experience using auditing systems
  • Strong computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality, compliance, or technical roles
  • A customer-focused mindset with the ability to interpret procedures and manage multiple systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisation, and a solutions-driven approach
  • Industry experience in horticulture, with knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. programmes, would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Why AsureQuality?

At AsureQuality, we partner with Aotearoa’s food and primary industries to ensure safe, trusted trade. Join a passionate and collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and meaningful mahi.

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This Programme Specialist position at asurequality was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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