Log Inspector

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Join AsureQuality as a Senior Assessor, Logs in Nelson, an on-site port role focused on inspecting logs to ensure they are clean, disease free, and compliant with safety standards. You’ll conduct thorough inspections, provide clear communication to customers, and use field data systems to capture and report findings, with documentation and travel to NZ ports. The person is detail oriented, skilled with field data apps, physically fit to work outdoors, flexible for short notice shifts including weekends, and holds a full clean NZ driver’s license preferred. Tips: tailor your CV to forestry or port experience, highlight data driven inspections, show safety leadership, and willingness to travel. Apply now.

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

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: 

• Conduct thorough inspections and assessments of logs to ensure they meet quality and safety standards 
• Provide clear and accurate communication to internal and external customers 
• Use field-based data systems, including mobile apps and laptops, to gather and report data 
• Ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner within specified timeframes 
• Safeguard New Zealand’s borders by ensuring that only clean, safe, and disease-free cargo is transported 

Qualifications

About You: 
To thrive in this role, you should have: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to provide accurate, professional feedback 
• Proficiency with field-based data systems (including apps and laptops) 
• A strong, healthy body and a genuine passion for working outdoors 
• An ability to be flexible and able to work at short notice 
• Be willing and able to travel to other ports throughout NZ when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage conflicting interests 
• A strong focus on health and safety 
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s license (desired) 

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! 

Additional Information

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