Laboratory Technician/Internal Auditor

About Us Are you eager to contribute value to Aotearoa's/New Zealand's Red Meat Sector? Well, come join us at Alliance Group, where we have an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual to join the Laboratory / Compliance Team. We collaborate across our 6 plants and offices in New Zealand, the UK, North America and Singapore, to satisfy the palates of over 65 countries with premium grass‑fed lamb, beef and venison. Alliance Group live our values and behaviours for our people and drives business performance through the enjoyment and dedication to the work we do. This looks like our people being safe and well, performing collaboratively, and focusing on sustainable solutions, creating value for our farms, the enterprise, and customers, all while having a bit of fun! We have an opportunity for you to become an Alliance values influencer too, where you can walk the walk, talk the talk, and make a difference to our business. The Location Our Pukeuri Plant is located just north of Oamaru on the edge of the East Coast, and only an hour south you'll find Dunedin. The diverse township provides a perfect lifestyle for affordability and business. The plant is one of our larger plants, and the community are always welcoming new people to join their whanau. With Oamaru close by, there are social sports, clubs and schools offering a great opportunity to get involved and support the plant culture. The district offers fantastic fishing and hunting as well as great lakes for recreation just up the valley. Only a couple of hours' drive, and you can be in the mountains snow skiing in the winter. A true Ocean to Alps lifestyle awaits. The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our compliance team on the Nightshift. This role will: Contribute to quality assurance, food safety, and compliance excellence Be involved in internal audits, verification activities, and continuous improvement Gain hands‑on experience across laboratory operations and testing procedures Work closely with management and cross‑functional teams Support compliance with MPI, customer, and international standards Play a role in maintaining high standards of health, safety, and product integrity Reporting to the Technical Compliance Manager, the key responsibilities will involve: Conducting internal audits and verification activities to ensure compliance with documented systems Supporting the laboratory programme, including sampling, testing, and reporting Assisting in maintaining and improving quality systems and procedures Ensuring adherence to regulatory, customer, and company requirements Contributing to data accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency About You We are looking for someone who has: A qualification or experience in a food‑related or laboratory environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Good communication and teamwork skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Benefits Competitive Salary Health insurance subsidies for you and your family 1 week extra Annual Leave Ongoing Support, Training and Development on and off site (e.g apprenticeships, NZQA qualifications) Modern facilities on plant Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to onsite nurse and physiotherapist Is This Role For You? If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high-performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, we want to hear from you. With our ongoing commitment towards health and safety, you will undergo a pre‑employment drug test that will form part of your application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr