Compliance Verifier

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 of 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 DescriptionWe’re looking for a motivated and detail‑focused Compliance Verifier to join our Compliance Team at AFFCO Rangiuru.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and verifying that the site meets all regulatory, customer, and company compliance requirements. You’ll work across slaughter floors, offal rooms, and associated support areas to ensure our processes align with documented programmes such as HACCP, RMP, OMARs, and other supporting systems. When issues arise, you’ll help ensure they are identified, controlled, corrected, and prevented from recurring.

You’ll also support the Compliance Manager with the coordination and continuous improvement of site systems covering regulatory, customer, environmental, and health & safety compliance.

Based at the AFFCO Rangiuru plant, and reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring plant areas to ensure compliance with Regulatory, Company, and Customer requirements.
• Verifying key issues, key topics, CARs, OMARs, and other compliance matters.
• Identifying non‑conformances and ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed and effective.
• Carrying out departmental overviews and record checks as required.
• Supporting the Compliance Manager with site compliance systems and documentation.
• Conducting sampling, understand micro requirements, and complete verification and statistical data entry.
• Performing Quality Assurance tasks when required.
• Working collaboratively with production, compliance, and wider plant teams.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with:

• A documented QA qualification in auditing and verification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with plant staff.
• Solid computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A practical mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow issues through to closure.
• A willingness to learn and apply OMAR, RMP, HACCP, and other compliance programme requirements.

Benefits

• Be part of a long‑standing New Zealand success story
• Work in a supportive, high‑performing compliance team
• Access to discounted meat and Talley’s Group products
• Free parking
• Perks membership offering discounted services (eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmours Wholesale, and more)

Additional InformationIf you want to join a successful, growing organisation and you’re ready for a hands‑on compliance role where you can make a real impact on plant performance and product quality, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.