Quality Manager


We're looking for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to join our team at DMS Pukepack in Te Puke!

Your Job

This role is responsible for ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, and efficient packhouse operations while supporting and managing the Quality team and maintaining industry standards.

About You

  • Previous experience in quality control or compliance within a packhouse or food production environment is preferred but for the right candidate training will be provided.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance standards is preferred but for the right candidate training will be provided.
  • High level of attention to detail and organisation skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Able to problem-solve and react quickly to changing circumstances.   
  • Able to manage your own workload and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Culturally sensitive and able to work with a diverse workforce.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and a company vehicle provided.
  • Southern Cross Health insurance is provided.
  • DMS Day alongside other company benefits & merch!

The secret to DMS’s success is having passionate growers and a working reputation that attracts the very best people. Operating two major post-harvest facilities in Te Puke and Te Puna, DMS also manages kiwifruit and avocado orchards on behalf of its growers. With 30+ seasons under our belt, the standard gets set high, and that’s why more and more growers refuse to settle for anything less than DMS. You can be guaranteed of change here at DMS as we continue to expand and add automation to meet growing industry volumes. 

If this position is ticking boxes for you, please apply now with your CV and a cover letter.

Apply now

Permanent

Job no: CLAK60234

Location: DMS Pukepack

Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2026