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Lead the governance and assurance of Foodstuffs South Island’s food safety, quality, and compliance systems. Set the enterprise approach, ensure alignment to strategic priorities and risk appetite, and provide clear oversight across retail, manufacturing, and supply chain. Senior authority on food safety and the primary point of engagement with MPI and other regulators.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the annual enterprise food safety strategic work programme
Oversee regulatory audits, verifications, notifiable events, and responses to MPI investigations or enforcement actions
Provide governance and assurance oversight of enterprise food safety, quality, and compliance frameworks
Contribute to, and present at, executive and Board‑level governance forums
Lead, coach, and develop a capable, high‑performing team, supporting growth, judgement, and strong cross‑functional partnerships
Requirements:
Strategic leader with experience across food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or a similar field from within large‑scale food, retail, FMCG, or supply chain environments
Sound judgement
Operate comfortably at enterprise level
Build trust across the cooperative
A relevant tertiary qualification and HACCP and/or recognised food safety auditing qualifications
Experience engaging with MPI and managing audits, verifications, investigations, and notifiable events
Experience leading enterprise or multi‑site food safety systems (manufacturing, retail or supply chain strongly preferred)
A proven people leadership track record and strong cross‑functional relationships
What we offer:
Flexible working
Additional paid parental leave
Free period products
Financial health checks
Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period
Discounts at local gyms
Access to online wellbeing tools
Continuous learning and professional growth
Access to extensive online training library
Supportive team environment
Positive and friendly culture with regular social events