Specialist Systems Auditor

Job Title

Specialist Systems Auditor

Role type

Permanent, Full‑Time

Location

Preferably in Christchurch, but can be based in Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson or Dunedin.

General Salary Range C

$119,376 to $160,026 depending on skills and experience.

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

The Systems Audit Team is responsible for auditing New Zealand's food control system to ensure that the system is robust and operating effectively. The work helps to continuously improve our systems and to give New Zealand Food Safety, MPI and overseas competent authorities ongoing confidence. It also supports the issuance of official assurances and attestations for market access, underpinning New Zealand's $50 billion of food and primary industries export trade. As a Specialist Systems Auditor you will work on diverse and challenging audits, individually and with a team for larger audits, travelling across the country and providing technical expertise to domestic and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• You will visit businesses across New Zealand to confirm compliance with New Zealand and relevant overseas country requirements.
• You will facilitate and host audits by overseas authorities, usually in person in New Zealand but sometimes leading live‑stream audits from overseas.
• You will provide technical expertise to accreditation bodies (IANZ and JASANZ) to ensure accredited parties meet MPI requirements.
• You will perform special audits to follow up on serious non‑conformances as required.
• You will contribute to the development, maintenance and implementation of the team's quality management and health and safety systems.

About You – Mōu

Our ideal candidate has impeccable integrity, an excellent communicator, significant auditing or verification experience and an in‑depth understanding of a sector's requirements. You must be confident representing MPI and New Zealand with overseas auditors and relate to domestic operators and stakeholders.

You must hold a current and full New Zealand driver licence (not temporary, learner or provisional) or an equivalent full foreign licence with any required endorsements.

Ideal candidate qualifications

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. MPI offers broad development and learning opportunities and welcomes applications from those who could make a great fit.

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Systems Audit team is critical to MPI’s work in New Zealand and its global standing. Systems Auditors are recognised experts and trusted advisers at MPI, industry and agencies. The team operates a Quality Management System and is working on health and safety systems. The geographically distributed team meets online and in person, fostering a supportive, collaborative culture.

About MPI – Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries partners with New Zealand’s food and fibre sector to be the world’s most trusted provider of high‑value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

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Are you ready to make a difference? – Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

MPI is committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.

To view the Position Description and / or apply online

Click APPLY FOR THIS JOB or visit the MPI Careers Site. You must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. For visa eligibility and options, click here.

Applications close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, 30 November 2025

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