Internal Auditor

About Us:

New Zealand is renowned across the globe as one of the purest and natural places on Earth – It’s clean, green and simply beautiful, and King Country is possibly the jewel in that crown.  A fertile and naturally abundant land of rolling hills, ambling rivers and lush vegetation, perfect for cultivation of quality crops and livestock.  Almost a quarter of the local community is directly involved in Agriculture of some kind, including significant free-range Sheep and Beef farms.

King Country Pet Food is based near Taumarunui at the centre of this historic region, set near the banks of the beautiful Whanganui river.  Our core values include having a strong, respectful connection to the local community, and we take pride in calling King Country our home.

As a new start up enterprise, and addition to New Zealand’s pet foods’ growing popularity amongst pet lovers the world over, we have a state-of-the-art plant and facilities, sourcing the finest ingredients to produce products to rival the best in the world.

The Role:

Are you passionate about quality assurance and eager to showcase your skills in a dynamic environment? King Country Pet Food is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to join our dedicated team. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will collaborate with professionals to ensure our quality system meets KCPF and SQF standards, lead verification procedures, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. You will also assist in developing and implementing robust quality assurance policies and processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary education and experience in the pet or food manufacturing sector, strong administrative abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively communicate technical information to a diverse audience, both internally and externally, we want you on our team. Join us at King Country Pet Food and be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and teamwork.

Apply now to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in our company!

We are offering a full-time position, working a 40hr working week, with some occasional overtime and flexibility required around shift rostering in the future. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Audits and Non-Conformances: Conduct various internal audits (Quality and Compliance, Operational Compliance, Customer Requirements, Environmental, Ethical Trade, Health and Safety, Business Continuity) in a timely and professional manner, ensuring compliance with documented systems.
• Participate in external audits and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances, coordinating quality improvement initiatives to address identified issues and minimize customer complaints.
• Quality Reporting: Compile weekly/monthly/quarterly/biannual/annual reports on non-conformances, internal audits, external audits, customer complaints, detailing outcomes and corrective/preventative actions, including follow-up and resolution.
•  Other Duties: Support process improvements and take responsibility for completing assigned tasks.

 Essential Knowledge&/ Skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or training in Food Safety Auditing, Quality Assurance, or Compliance.
• Proven administrative skills with a strong track record.
• In-depth understanding of Compliance, Food Safety, and Hygiene, with relevant industry qualifications.
• Experience with SQF or other GSFI quality standards;
• Experience in Internal and External Auditing of food safety systems;
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining issues in simple terms to operators.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on, meticulous, and detail-focused approach.
• Dedication to outstanding customer service.
• Enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong organizational skills, able to meet multiple deadlines and prioritize work effectively.

What's on our doorstep?

Mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes!  We encourage work life balance and are fortunate to have many outdoor activities nearby - skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, tramping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, rafting, boating, golf, climbing, etc. 

If you are looking for a change of pace and would embrace small town country / rural living, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team who have come together to form a truly successful NZ Petfood business.  

To learn more about our business please visit our website:  www.kingcountrypetfood.com

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Career development encouraged. 
• Job security
• Onsite parking
• Mandatory training provided. 
• Family and pet friendly focus 
• Permanent position with full-time hours 

If you're an experienced Internal Auditor who's ready to make a significant impact and be part of our success story, we'd love to hear from you. Join this thriving team, where your capabilities are celebrated, and ongoing career development is encouraged.

How to apply

All applicants must be a NZ citizen, resident, or hold a valid NZ work visa.  We will not be reviewing CVs that do not meet these criteria.

Please apply for this job by clicking HERE.