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Quality assurance jobs in New Zealand.

646 open roles, 155 posted this week, most paying $85k to $250k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Quality assurance8 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing generated English · Comparing paired responses · Explaining language judgments

    Currently residing in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; computer, reliable internet and headphones; quiet space for voice-based tasks; produce ratings and explanations without AI tools

  • Quality assurance8 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Inspecting generated visuals · Comparing visual outputs · Recording project ratings

    Confident spoken English; clear written communication; ability to identify visual errors and follow rating guidelines; computer, reliable internet, headphones and quiet space for voice tasks; must produce ratings without AI tools; must reside in an eligible country

  • Quality assurance10 days ago

    Senior IMS Technologist

    Suntory System Technology Limited · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company manufacturing and distributing a diverse portfolio of drinks across Oceania.

    Auckland
    $88.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Improving quality systems · Driving compliance · Leading audits

    Experience in food safety and quality management systems, GFSI-benchmarked standards, audit processes, and technical documentation; strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Quality assurance9 days ago

    Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority · 201-1000 employees

    A government authority ensuring New Zealand qualifications are recognized and respected, maintaining assessment integrity.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing strategic advice · Leading quality assurance · Building relationships

    Deep experience in tertiary/vocational education sector with quality assurance lens, knowledge of Te Hono o Te Kahurangi, strategic leadership, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Quality assurance11 days ago

    QA Operations Lead / 2IC

    Argenta · 201-1000 employees

    A global contract research and development organization dedicated to animal health.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading quality operations · Supporting GMP compliance · Driving continuous improvement

    Tertiary qualification in science, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline preferred; significant GMP QA experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, biotechnology, food or regulated manufacturing; strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, validation, auditing; proven leadership and coaching; full work rights in New Zealand.

  • Quality assurance10 days ago

    Product Compliance & Quality Systems Coordinator

    Rakon · 201-1000 employees

    A global high-technology company and world leader in advanced frequency control and timing solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Maintaining compliance reports · Administering document control · Supporting audits

    3+ yrs3-5 years compliance/quality systems/document control experience in manufacturing; knowledge of REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, SDS/MSDS; strong Microsoft Office and document control skills; tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Quality Management.

  • Quality assurance10 days ago

    Internship - Global Quality Management Systems

    The a2 Milk Company · 201-1000 employees

    A dairy and infant nutrition company driven by science and a pioneering spirit.

    Auckland
    OnsiteInternshipNo experience needed

    Supporting quality documentation · Coordinating training activities · Assisting with reporting

    Currently studying Food Science, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline; interest in quality management systems; strong written communication and organisational skills.

  • Quality assurance10 days ago

    Compliance Specialist

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Identifying compliance risks · Conducting audits · Leading investigations

    5+ yrsAt least five years' aviation industry experience with operational safety, compliance, or assurance; knowledge of safety management systems and aviation regulatory frameworks; audit and investigation experience; strong analytical and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Checking sampled items · Categorizing defects · Summarizing batch findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to apply sampling instructions and quality thresholds; able to organize defect counts and evidence; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Assessing online content · Identifying unsupported claims · Classifying content issues

    at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to evaluate online content against audience and task criteria; able to identify unsupported claims, topic drift, unclear phrasing, and missing context; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Tracking quality-control tasks · Maintaining review records · Flagging blocked checks

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to organize quality-control tasks and follow-up records; ability to write clear workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Tracing documentation requirements · Identifying documentation gaps · Recording structured findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to trace detailed requirements through documentation; able to explain gaps and conflicts in structured findings; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Evaluating content quality · Comparing content usefulness · Writing evaluation notes

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to compare content, identify errors and explain decisions clearly; able to use project criteria and task information; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Sorting content examples · Marking content features · Verifying completed items

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to read English content and locate information in a rubric; able to complete repeatable review steps; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Evaluating content quality · Checking content examples · Verifying quality ratings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to use a quality checklist when reviewing English content; able to distinguish supported from unsupported ratings; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago

    Quality Systems Engineer

    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare · 5001+ employees

    A world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devices for respiratory care, acute care surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Providing quality guidance · Improving quality systems · Collaborating with teams

    3+ yrs3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in the medical device industry; tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering; working knowledge of standards and regulations; experience with process and test method validation; working knowledge of statistics and process improvement tools

    Relocation supportParental leave
  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Rating search results · Comparing close examples · Recording evaluation findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to rate search results consistently against the supplied rubric; able to explain how source limitations affect confidence; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; resident in an eligible country

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Testing website pages · Comparing observed results · Recording reproducible findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to test website pages, forms and user flows against web acceptance criteria; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Annotating datasets · Auditing AI outputs · Flagging contradictory data

    Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, content moderation, research, or data validation; strong written and spoken English; stable internet of at least 25 Mbps; private workspace; currently based in the United States or Canada

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing multimodal data · Assessing AI-generated content · Documenting recurring errors

    Critical analysis skills; ability to evaluate nuanced textual and visual data; demonstrated history in quality assurance, content moderation, research, or data validation; native-level English; stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps); private workspace; residence in the US or Canada

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Reviewing work samples · Checking sample accuracy · Recording quality findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup; ability to review samples consistently against quality standards and recognize missing coverage for unusual cases

  • Quality assurance11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Testing manual scenarios · Comparing observed results · Recording defect findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to test manual scenarios consistently and distinguish confirmed defects from unresolved questions; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

  • Quality assurance12 days ago

    Laboratory and Process Technician

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    Conducting laboratory testing · Operating HPLC equipment · Interpreting results

    Experience with HPLC equipment essential; laboratory experience in scientific, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment; relevant qualification in Science, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field; availability for occasional evening/weekend work and Christmas period.

  • Quality assurance12 days ago

    Laboratory and Process Technician

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners · 5001+ employees

    A beverage company that makes, moves, and sells the world's most loved drinks.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting laboratory testing · Operating HPLC equipment · Interpreting laboratory results

    Experience using HPLC equipment; laboratory experience in a scientific, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related environment

  • Quality assurance11 days ago

    Building Compliance Officer - BWOF Renewal & Compliance Monitoring

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local council providing building inspection and compliance services for the Rotorua community.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Administering building compliance · Monitoring building warrants · Conducting on-site audits

    Working knowledge of building industry and compliance principles; ability to interpret plans and technical documentation; strong communication and relationship-building skills; independent and organized; commitment to customer service and compliance outcomes.

  • Quality assurance12 days ago
    New Zealand
    Temporary

    Reviewing Hindi audio clips · Assessing emotional intonation · Identifying unnatural tone

    Fluent Hindi speaker from India; fluent English; ability to distinguish subtle shifts in sentiment and vocal delivery; access to a quiet environment and high-quality audio equipment; able to complete one-hour uninterrupted tasks

  • Quality assurance12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Testing business scenarios · Comparing observed results · Recording failures and findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to test scenarios against acceptance criteria and align issue status with retest evidence; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Quality assurance12 days ago

    Initial Teacher Education - Quality and Compliance Manager

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Leading quality assurance · Interpreting regulatory requirements · Preparing reports and documentation

    Tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience; significant experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement and compliance; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Quality assurance12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Testing website pages · Comparing observed results · Recording failure details

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to test pages, forms and user flows against acceptance criteria; able to assess edge cases; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

About quality assurance jobs in New Zealand

There are 646 roles open for quality assurance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 155 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 140 full time, 2 part time and 6 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $85k to $250k a year.

Most are in Auckland (57), Wellington (22) and Canterbury (13).

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How many quality assurance jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 646 roles open for quality assurance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 155 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do quality assurance jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most quality assurance jobs in New Zealand pay $85k to $250k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most quality assurance jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (57), Wellington (22) and Canterbury (13). Open a region to see its quality assurance jobs.

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