Assurance Operations Coordinator - NZGAP

About Us

At Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ), we’re passionate about growing a thriving, sustainable horticulture industry that feeds New Zealand and the world.  We represent over 4,300 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, advocating for a thriving, sustainable horticulture industry. Our vision is to create an enduring environment where growers thrive, delivering healthy food for all, forever.

HortNZ is shaping a positive future for New Zealand horticulture through leadership, advocacy, and influence for grower success. Our values – Courageous by nature, Collaborative for impact, Credible through action – guide everything we do.

About NZGAP

NZGAP is a business unit owned by HortNZ. The NZGAP scheme provides certification for the safe and sustainable production of fruit and vegetables in New Zealand. The independently audited NZGAP assurance framework provides a credible and transparent pathway for horticulture businesses to demonstrate that they comply with relevant market and regulatory requirements for food safety, environment and social practice. For further information visit www.nzgap.co.nz

About the role

This role will deliver the day‑to‑day assurance and certification operations that underpin NZGAP’s programmes. The role administers certification workflows, supports auditor engagement, contributes to the Certification Body (CB) Monitoring Framework, maintains website content, and participates in projects to develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).

About You

You are organised, detail-focused and comfortable working across multiple systems and stakeholders. You bring strong administrative capability along with a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in certification, compliance, quality systems or operational administration
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and database systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build positive, trust-based relationships
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Experience in horticulture, food safety, assurance, or regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• One day Birthday Leave
• Training and development
• Flexible working from home options (one day in a week)
  
• A vibrant and friendly team culture with regular social events

Any further questions 

Contact Martin Gordon at martin.gordon@hortnz.co.nz or Shweta Prasad at Shweta.prasad@hortnz.co.nz

To apply 

• Please click "apply for this job" which will take you to our Internal Applicant Tracking System (BambooHR) to submit your application

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Things to note

• Applications close at midnight on 20 March 2026
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
• We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive enough applicants for the role.