Everyday our experienced team of 1,700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.
We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
Join AsureQuality as a Senior Assessor – Logs!
Casual Opportunity | Inspection Role | Protect New Zealand Borders
The Opportunity:
Based in Nelson, AsureQuality is seeking a Senior Assessor – Logs to join our team in a pivotal role within the forestry industry. You will play an essential part in ensuring the compliance and safety of New Zealand’s forestry imports and exports. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering efficient, professional inspection and assessment services, ensuring that cargo is disease-free, clean, and safe for transport.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with forestry or port experience, or for anyone eager to learn and develop in this dynamic field. This casual role will see you based at the port, with hours that vary week to week—including weekends, based on shipping timetables. Some weeks there may be no work, so this role will be suitable for someone who is already doing casual work, or maybe you’re self-employed, and would like a bit more to do. When required, there will also be the opportunity for travel to other ports throughout New Zealand to fulfil customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality and safety, this role is the perfect springboard to success in the exciting field of log assessment and border protection!
Apply now and play a crucial part in protecting New Zealand’s forestry industry!
Helping Aotearoa shape a better food world - Join us today!

As Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, we work with care and passion to support Aotearoa’s primary industry and food producers. Working closely with our partners, at every point of their supply chains, sharing the knowledge and insights gained from over 100 years’ experience.
Everyday our experienced team of over 1700 people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.
Owned by the New Zealand Government, our name helps inspire confidence. We deliver independence of the highest integrity. Helping Aotearoa uphold a higher standard in food as our partners proudly take their products to the world. We are proud to work with them to help build and protect this enduring trust in food.
We have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from. Collaborating, sharing knowledge, resources and skills so that everyone benefits – not just in the immediate future, but for generations to come.
We offer workplace flexibility, employment benefits and are committed to attracting, developing and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
If helping Aotearoa shape a better food world inspires and motivates you - join us today!