Forestry Auditor

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 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Knowledge New Zealand (NZ) offers a range of services for the forestry, timber and paper industries throughout NZ including FSC Chain of Custody and PEFC Forest Management Certification.

Job Description:

SGS Knowledge New Zealand (NZ) are looking for a qualified Forestry Auditor with Certification Audit experience and Forestry Auditor Qualifications to join our team.

• Undertake FSC Chain of Custody (COC), PEFC and Forestry Management auditing services as required to SGS forestry, timber and paper industry sector Clients in accordance with relevant program, Client and/or SGS requirements.
• Prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients to ensure client understanding of the assessment decision and clear direction to particular items of corrective action where appropriate.
• Recommend the issue, reissue or withdrawal of certificates, and report recommendations in accordance with SGS policy, procedures and prescribed time frame.
• Lead assessment / audit teams as required ensuring that team members are adequately briefed so that quality of service is maintained and that effective working relationships are sustained both with Clients and within the team
• Establish and foster effective professional Client relationships that support the achievement of positive assessment / audit outcomes and encourages opportunities for business development and increased client satisfaction with Clients in your portfolio.
• Provide accurate and prompt information to support services, working closely with them to ensure that client records are up to date and complete and that all other internal information requirements are met.
• Plan/schedule workloads to make best use of own time and maximise revenueearning activity.
• Provide support to SGS Forestry Program Manager and undertake reporting and administration as required to support the achievement of service delivery and compliance requirements,
• Maintain and develop assessment skills and technical and management system standards knowledge.
• Act as a brand Ambassador for SGS. This means acting ethically, following company rules and promoting SGS services to clients so they are able to optimize business performance.

Qualifications:

• As a minimum, qualified as a FSC Chain of Custody Lead Auditor, with experience auditing for a Certification Body
• Preferably, qualified as a PEFC Forestry Management Auditor, with experience auditing for a Certification Body
• FSC Controlled Wood Lead Auditor qualifications and experience would also be advantageous.
• Tertiary qualifications in Forestry and/or Forest Engineering are essential (eg. Degree or Diploma)
• Forestry industry experience would need to meet SGS, FSC and/or PEFC auditor qualification requirements, as appropriate
• Recognized (IRCA or equivalent) Lead Auditor training in management systems auditing is a requirement
• Experience as Lead Auditor in conducting audits of other management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 19001, ISO would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills are necessary
• Selfmanaging, with an ability to prioritize workload and delivery on Client and program expectations
• A professional approach with a focus on delivering on Client expectations and meeting compliance performance measures.
• Sound interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication sklls and a willingness to work as part of a team

Additional Information

This position involves travel within NZ, and on occasion to Australia and the Pacific Islands. Applicants must be prepared and willing to travel for work.

Applicants need to hold a current full NZ or international drivers license.

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