Contract - Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Immediate start

We're seeking a practical, detail-driven Quality Co-Ordinator to join our team, ensuring the highest quality standards in the production of cardboard boxes. You'll be the go-to person for quality control, food safety, and compliance, working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to uphold industry standards and meet customer expectations. This role is hands-on, so you'll need to be resilient, solutions-focused approach and have the confidence to address quality issues directly. If you're analytical, organised, and thrive on improving processes, you'll fit right in. What you'll be doing * Maintain and improve quality management systems  * Conduct inspections, audits, and manage food safety compliance * Oversee the quarantine/rework process and manage internal defect systems * Analyse data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives * Keep training records, SOPs, and documentation up to date * Train and support staff on quality and food safety procedures Why you'll want to join us * Competitive pay, with potential to go permanent after 3 months * Monday to Friday, flexible start/finish (8:00 am-5:00 pm) * Work in a role with real influence over quality outcomes * Supportive, down-to-earth team environment What we're looking for * Experience in a quality-related role (packaging or food industry preferred) * Strong knowledge of quality control processes, tools, and software * Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, from the factory floor to management * A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail * Comfortable in a busy, practical, hands-on environment If you're ready to take ownership of quality and compliance in a fast-moving manufacturing setting, push APPLY NOW or contact Emily at 0800 178 233 / 06 353 8002 for more details. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

The way we work and our customer needs are changing! We are going through a huge AI uplift that will be a real game changer in the NZ Market. Our customers are loving our story and excited about our new service solutions. As such we are seeking AI Quality Assurance Automation Engineers who want to get on board our journey. We need someone who is passionate about AI development and wants to push boundaries. Your software background is key but your passion for AI is a must. This role will see you will join our Digital Engineering team, focusing on delivering innovative AI-driven software solutions. We will offer you opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI models that address complex business challenges. We need multiple people but we need them now so please don't hesitate this is your chance to put a New Zealand company on the global map!!! Requirements AI QA Solutions Development: Design, develop, and implement advanced AI-powered QA automation solutions for testing AI-based applications, models, and systems. Use innovative techniques to identify performance bottlenecks, inconsistencies, and model biases. Test Automation & Frameworks: Build and maintain automated test frameworks for AI systems using a wide variety of automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Appium, pytest, or custom-built AI testing tools). Ensure that test automation strategies are scalable, reusable, and aligned with industry best practices. Senior test automation coding skills in at least one of the following languages: python, typescript, java, C#. AI Model Testing: Perform functional and non-functional testing of AI models to assess accuracy, bias, scalability, and robustness. Conduct regression testing and ensure that AI solutions behave as expected across different scenarios. Adopt AI Innovations: Stay up to date with the latest AI advancements and research. Actively explore and adopt emerging AI technologies (e.g., GPT models, neural networks, reinforcement learning) to continuously improve the quality assurance process. Cloud and On-Premise AI Services: Test and validate AI solutions hosted on both cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premise AI services. Ensure that the AI solutions perform optimally across both environments. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with AI developers, data scientists, and product teams to identify testing requirements, troubleshoot issues, and improve overall AI system quality. Provide feedback and insights on AI solution design from a QA perspective. Continuous Improvement: Implement and continuously improve testing methodologies for AI systems. Drive automation efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that testing is not only comprehensive but also aligned with fast-paced AI development cycles. Pipeline development: Can describe and demonstrate the place and value propositions for test automation pipelines with AI solutions using PaaS (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Quality Metrics & Reporting: Establish key quality metrics for AI systems, track progress, and report on the effectiveness of AI testing strategies. Maintain clear, concise, and actionable documentation and reports on test outcomes, issues found, and resolutions. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate (both written and orally) abstract concepts and value points to stakeholders in terms that can be understood and discussed. Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 4-5 years of experience in test automation, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning-based applications and systems. Proven expertise in building automated test frameworks for complex systems. Technical Skills: Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C#, Java, or Typescript with a strong proficiency in python. Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Pytest, or other testing frameworks. Experience working with cloud-based AI services (e.g., AWS AI/ML, Azure Cognitive Services, Google Cloud AI) as well as on-premise AI solutions. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing. AI/ML Knowledge: Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation metrics, and model fairness. Familiarity with testing methodologies for AI systems, including model validation and performance testing. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess AI system performance, debug issues, and design solutions to improve test coverage and efficiency. Innovation and Learning: Demonstrated ability to stay current with AI industry trends and developments. Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies. Collaboration & Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with on-premise AI services and managing AI deployments in hybrid environments. Familiarity with AI ethics, fairness, and bias testing methodologies. Experience in test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) in AI projects. Why join us here at Datacom?  Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology. Work in an environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning. Opportunity to lead the way in AI QA, making a direct impact on the quality of cutting-edge AI products. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're a proactive, tech-savvy AI QA engineer with a strong automation background and a passion for staying ahead of AI developments, we'd love to hear from you!

Laboratory Technician  - Food Industry  If you know your dry matter from your defect counts and have hands-on experience testing potatoes in a lab setting — we want to hear from you. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Lab Technician with a background in potato quality testing to join a leading food processing team. You’ll play a key role in monitoring potato quality and product integrity throughout the production process — from raw intake through to finished product.   About the Role: * Conduct physical and chemical tests on raw and processed potatoes * Monitor product quality during production runs * Record and report data to support food safety and compliance * Calibrate, clean, and maintain lab equipment * Assist with traceability, non-conformance investigations, and audits   You’ll Bring: * Previous lab experience in a potato processing or similar food production environment * Understanding of quality metrics like dry matter, sugar levels, defects, and fry tests * Strong documentation and communication skills * The ability to work independently and follow established protocols * Flexibility to work across shifts if required   Why Join Us? * Work with a team that values your industry-specific skills * Be part of a well-established, high-performing processing facility * Opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and brand reputation   Put your food industry and potato testing lab experience to good use in a role where quality really matters.Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand. SPM 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 We are seeking committed and self-motivated people for the position of Trainee Company Meat Inspector. As part of the Compliance team, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out post-mortem inspection of dressed carcasses and their parts to identify conditions that may affect food safety standards. We are offering training to successful applicants so that they will hold the NZQA Level Four Certificate in Animal Examination (Sheep, Lamb, Beef and Bobby). We will consider applicants who can demonstrate a proven track record of learning and that are willing to undergo this comprehensive training. Qualifications By the time our applicants have successfully completed the 26 week training they will be operating in a fast paced knife handlers role, so in addition to a history of knife handling, we also are looking for the following key personal requirements: Attention to detail and excellent organisation Being a friendly, approachable team player A great work ethic and can do attitude A proven track record of being reliable and punctual Ability to follow instructions and work unsupervised. Previous experience within the meat industry, food production or the food safety field is advantageous. Additional information We want to hear from you, don't wait - Apply online through this!

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about quality? Join our team as a QC Production Assistant and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards! Duties: * Perform quality checks on production lines * Accurately record inspection results * Identify and report any defects or deviations * Support production staff with quality-related tasks * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment Skills: * Previous experience in production, food manufacturing, or quality control environment is preferred. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good communication and teamwork skills * Physically fit – able to stand for long periods * Reliable with a strong work ethic What do we offer? * Full-time hours in a supportive team environment * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Convenient Henderson location with parking * Opportunity to work with a leading name in the industry Hurry up to apply now!!! Call Dynamix Recruitment on 0800562547 or send your CV to email: info@dynamixrecuitment.co.nz.

Requirements: - Min Diploma -Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. - Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry, preferably in pet food production. - Strong knowledge of food/Pet food manufacturing processes, regulations, and quality control standards. - Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform accurate and precise quality control tests and analyses. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues. - Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. - Familiarity with quality management systems and documentation. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Understanding of HACCP, ISO standards. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and quality control software. - Understanding RMP ( Risk Management Plan and undertaking the tasks) - Experience in e-cert tracking, requirements and issuing If you are passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in pet food manufacturing and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position. This is a great opportunity for someone who want's to work 4 days a week and enjoy the beautiful Waihi beach life style.