Woolworths

Quality Control Officer

• Ready to be a key support to our Quality team?

• Supercharge and Promote our Own & Exclusive Brands product range.

• Permanent position based at our Christchurch Office

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do | Hei mahi

Reporting to our Quality Control Team Leader, this role focuses on delivering Kiwis a world-class Produce offer through a deep understanding of the science of Fruit and Vegetables.

Shift Hours/Days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

You will also be responsible for:

• Monitor and assess inbound Fruit & Vegetable quality at the DC, ensuring compliance with Woolworths NZ specifications and government legislation.
• Conduct expert produce analysis using tools including refractometer, penetrometer, starch testing, temperature kits, measuring tools, and HarvestMark.
• Manage inbound quality for Packhouse processing, including working in chilled environments and retaining/documenting quality samples.
• Communicate quality issues effectively with Buying, Imports, Packhouse, and Primary Connect teams to support stock control and product movement.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Quality teams to uphold key strategic pillars, enhance store offer, and deliver on company KPIs.
• Support leadership with reporting, productivity initiatives, team experience, and continuous improvement of specifications and ways of working.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

• Demonstrated Fruit & Vegetable knowledge, experience, and capability.
• Delivers against business KPIs and goals using data-driven analysis to identify insights and opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders, escalating and resolving issues proactively.
• Follows business processes while working both independently and collaboratively within the team.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to learning in dynamic environments.
• Embraces change, leverages technology effectively, and completes required training (e.g., SuccessFactors) while supporting workplace flexibility.

What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga

• Ongoing development within an ANZ team and access to COE/specialist career opportunities

• Grocery discount card and discounted online shopping delivery

• Banking and insurance (health, life etc) discounts

• Global and local career opportunities

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates that meet the criteria to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.