Description

Are you passionate about horticulture and ready to grow your career as an Inspector  at SGS? We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team in Motueka, servicing the wider Tasman region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with (or working towards) a Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or has a genuine interest in horticultural inspections.

Full training will be provided, so if you're eager to learn and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with planning and conducting inspection activities.
• Support phytosanitary inspections & endpoint certifications
• Work towards GlobalG.A.P. Auditor Certification
• Ensure inspection documentation is clear, accurate, and completed on time
• Take part in training programmes to build technical knowledge
• Handle administration tasks
• Deliver excellent customer service to support and grow our services

Qualifications

• A passion for horticulture and a willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Ideally some hands-on horticulture experience (not essential)
• A Level 4 National Certificate in Horticulture or similar would be great, but if you’re working towards it or have equivalent experience, we’d still love to hear from you!
• Current NZ drivers’ licence
• Must be based in Motueka or nearby within the Tasman region
• Willingness to travel within the region and occasionally outside it

Additional Info

Working at SGS means joining a sustainable, innovative, global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.  

• Structured training and mentoring
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities in horticultural auditing and inspection
• A meaningful role contributing to New Zealand’s horticultural standards and exports

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. 

To discover more about SGS globally, visit www.SGS.com

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.