Technical Compliance Manager

About the role

Lead the Mataura Plant's technical and compliance teams and ensure the effective delivery of food safety, quality, verification, animal welfare and regulatory programmes. As an experienced compliance and quality systems leader, you will bring sound judgement, strong attention to detail and a practical, systems-focused approach. You communicate confidently with teams, senior leaders, customers, auditors and regulatory representatives, and you can plan, analyse issues and solve problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a people leader, you set clear expectations, coach for success and create a high-performance culture. You are comfortable managing risk, responding to adverse events, leading change and balancing operational priorities with agreed budgets and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mataura Plant technical and compliance teams, creating a high-performance culture through clear objectives, regular communication, coaching and accountability.
• Contribute as a key member of the Mataura Management Team and support the Plant Manager with strategic initiatives, business planning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain hygienic product handling and processing methods across the large beef processing operation.
• Manage internal and external compliance verification audits and maintain site readiness for customers, regulators and other interested parties.
• Maintain and improve quality and compliance systems, including RMP, HACCP and associated policies and procedures, to meet customer, overseas market access and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain PBV Step 6, champion the OOO programme and ensure animal welfare compliance is consistently achieved.
• Build constructive working relationships with the Ministry for Primary Industries, AsureQuality and their on-site representatives.

About you

• Previous experience in compliance and quality systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• Industry qualifications in HACCP, animal welfare and internal auditing.
• Working knowledge of relevant food safety legislation, MPI requirements and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Confident using IT and common business software.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family.
• Flexible working options.
• Phone and laptop.
• 5 weeks leave per year.

About us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.