Programme Specialist – Sustainability Assurance

Fixed Term Contract | Until December 2026 (with potential to extend) | Christchurch (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

As a Programme Specialist in the Sustainability Assurance team at AsureQuality, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day processes that support the national appointment of freshwater farm plan certifiers and auditors.

This role is ideally based in Christchurch, working on a hybrid basis from our Burnside office, with flexibility to work from home a few days each week. The position is a fixed-term contract through to the end of December 2026, with potential for extension depending on programme needs and performance.

You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team and have opportunities to grow while contributing to an important national sustainability programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the redesign and implementation of a national appointment programme for freshwater farm plan certifiers and auditors
• Manage applications, competency documentation, training, and sign-off processes for applicants
• Provide responsive, accurate support to regional councils, applicants, and central government
• Work confidently with technical rules, processes, and digital systems, including MS Dynamics 365 and Power BI
• Coordinate and contribute to programme reporting

About You

You are a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and is comfortable working in fast-moving or sometimes ambiguous environments. You are confident, decisive, and able to self-source solutions, with a strong sense of accountability.

A passion for farming, freshwater, or environmental outcomes would be an advantage, along with an interest in contributing to meaningful sustainability initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Experience in technical, administrative, and/or customer service roles within a fast-paced environment
• Experience in compliance, quality, and data management
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly via phone and email
• Confidence using digital systems and technical processes
• Farming, rural, or freshwater knowledge is desirable but not essential

Key Benefits

• Fixed-term contract starting ASAP and finishing end of December 2026, with potential to extend
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours and work-from-home options
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow
• Collaborative culture with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Diverse and collaborative work environment

About Us

Every day, our team of 1,700+ people works alongside farmers, producers, and others across the food supply chain to help uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food — a higher standard of quality and safety.

We are proud to be Kaitiaki Kai — guardians of food and take seriously our responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.

At AsureQuality, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people. We believe diverse teams are stronger teams and are committed to fairness and opportunity for all.

Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world — join us today.