WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Produce Inspector

Inspects animals, plants, agricultural produce and facilities to ensure conformity with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• inspects animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues and provides advice to producers
• audits and monitors quality procedures at farms, food handling and food processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
• tests samples of produce for quality, size and purity
• ensures that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
• advises primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informs producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
• advises on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
• may examine imported plants and animals, and products such as timber, seeds and dried fruits and make quarantine arrangements
• may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations

SPECIALISATIONS:

Fish Inspector

Fruit and Vegetable Inspector

Meat Inspector

Quarantine Inspector