ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally.

As the Regulatory and Compliance Specialist you’ll be the go-to expert on all things regulatory and compliance related. You’ll ensure that every ZIWI product, ingredient, and manufacturing process meets the right standards — no matter where in the world it’s heading.

This isn’t just a back-office compliance role. It’s a hands-on, cross-functional, and high-impact position where you’ll work closely with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to:

• Guide innovation projects through market access requirements.
• Review new ingredients and labelling to ensure compliance across global markets.
• Oversee product registrations, site approvals, and export documentation, as well as customer and government documentation when required.
• Coordinate corrective actions, internal audit and continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain certifications like SQF and HACCP.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and certification bodies.
• Monitor emerging regulatory changes and advise the business on risks or opportunities.

You’ll be balancing strategic input with day-to-day execution, so it’s ideal for someone who loves variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

Key requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in science, food technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in regulatory, compliance, or food quality (pet or human).
• A strong understanding of international market access and regulatory requirements.
• A proactive mindset — you’re a people-person, a problem solver, a great communicator, and someone who knows how to navigate complexity without losing sight of the big picture.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic business with a global footprint. Our K.I.W.I values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop.

If that sounds like a place where you can see your skills and experience will be valued, we encourage you to apply now!

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply for this role.