Technician - Sample Reception
About the job
- Flexibility to work overtime at short notice is ideal.
- Experience in a food laboratory, retail, hospitality, or production/warehouse environment would be an advantage.
- Ability to work accurately and produce consistently high-quality work.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work to meet targets and deadlines.
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
- A proactive approach to workplace safety.
- Unpack samples and check sample integrity on arrival.
- Register samples into the Laboratory system.
- Maintain temperature records and keep training records up to date.
- Assist Customer Service and Laboratory Technical teams with queries.
- Split and subsample samples by applying aseptic techniques.
About the company
AsureQuality supports New Zealand’s primary industry by assessing and improving the quality and safety of food across the supply chain through audits, testing, inspections, and certification. It works with farmers, producers, and others at every step, sharing insights from over 100 years of experience to ensure products meet high standards and are prepared for global markets. Owned by the New Zealand Government, it provides independent, high-integrity assessments with nationwide coverage and a large team of over 1,700 people. Its goal is to uphold a higher standard of food quality and safety in Aotearoa, protect the environment, and help producers gain lasting trust with world markets.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 revenue reached $235.3 million, above target and up from $233.8 million.
- AsureQuality reported stronger food testing and Australian diagnostics, with budgeted operating profit on track.
- The 2025 Organics Plus push can capture rising export demand for verified organic brands.
What critics are saying
- Mérieux NutriSciences' acquisition of Certified Group intensifies global food-testing competition in 2026.
- Australian joint-venture disruption and one-off integration costs already reduced 2026 net profit.
- If NZGAP or organic certification customers defect, AsureQuality loses its moat and audit volumes.
What makes AsureQuality unique
- AsureQuality holds NZGAP assurance after the 2026 contract review, defending core market access.
- Its organic certification plus Organics Plus platform links certification to branded export storytelling.
- AI-assisted carcass analysis and the new Lynfield People Hub deepen testing and inspection capability.
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Benefits
- Training Programs