Quality Advisor - R&D

Tatua is seeking a capable and proactive Quality Advisor to join our Research and Development team.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will help ensure R&D quality and risk management systems support the delivery of safe and suitable products, processes and services. Working closely with R&D and wider site teams, you will maintain effective quality systems and support continuous improvement across product development activities.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and improve R&D quality, risk and asset management systems 
• Coordinate R&D quality reviews, and NPD gating activities 
• Develop and maintain hazard control plan studies 
• Ensure R&D procedures, controlled documents and records are maintained and improved 
• Coordinate quality and risk management training 
• Support non-conformity investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions 
• Support process, shelf-life and cleaning validation activities 
• Provide quality and risk management advice to R&D staff 
• Represent R&D during audits and respond to relevant quality and regulatory queries.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a technical or quality role within dairy, food manufacturing or a related industry 
• Sound knowledge of quality, product safety and risk management systems 
• Experience in areas such as HACCP, auditing, compliance, product development or non-conformity investigation 
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to influence and work collaboratively 
• A practical, positive approach and commitment to continuous improvement 
• A relevant tertiary qualification in food science, technology, quality or a related scientific discipline would be advantageous.

Our Values at Tatua:

• Co-Operative at the Core: We create shared success for our people, shareholders, customers and community
• Committed to Tomorrow: We encourage innovation to forge our own path for a thriving future
• Everyday Good People: We take pride in doing our best, with care and integrity

Applications close: 28 October 2026 

What we offer:

• Subsidised Medical Insurance
• Life, Disability & Income Protection Insurance 
• Development & Training opportunities
• Additional Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package: Workstation Assessment, Annual Health Screenings, Free Flu Vaccines, EAP Services, Onsite Wellbeing Committee
• Discounted Staff Products
• Free onsite Secure Parking

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