Food Safety & Compliance Manager

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

AFFCO Rangiuru currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Food Safety & Compliance Manager to join our site leadership team based in the Bay of Plenty.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position provides specialist technical support to the AFFCO Rangiuru site while coordinating the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of food safety, quality, and regulatory systems. The Food Safety & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the site adheres to programmes such as HACCP, RMPs, and supporting quality systems, and that the plant consistently meets MPI and overseas market access requirements. You will also lead and develop the site‑based Compliance Team.

With an organised and systematic approach to your work, you will provide clear technical guidance, manage audits and product/environment testing programmes, and liaise with managers and supervisors to strengthen compliance across operations.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• A team-player with the desire to lead and motivate
• Systematic and detail-oriented
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Superior administration skills
• A strong commitment to upholding food safety standards and regulatory processes

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification or relevant work experience is essential for this role, however full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Previous experience in the meat industry is preferred, but not essential. Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Additional Information

If you are interested in this exciting and integral role, apply online today!