Are you a seasoned quality professional with a passion for regulatory excellence and continuous improvement? 

We’re looking for a Quality Manager – Regulatory (& Special Projects) to lead and strengthen our compliance capability within a dynamic, commercial laboratory environment. 

This is a senior role within our organisation where you’ll operate independently of day‑to‑day laboratory operations, while partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure our regulatory frameworks remain robust, current, and effective. 

About the Role 

You’ll take ownership of regulatory quality assurance, ensuring ongoing compliance with key national frameworks (e.g. RLP, Ministry of Health, drinking water legislation), while also contributing technical input, and supporting project outcomes across the business. 

Reporting to the Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll be a key member of a collaborative and driven Quality team. 

This role is Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week, with flexibility of hours and some working from home opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Monitor national regulatory requirements and emerging changes (e.g. RLP recognition, drinking water legislation), ensuring policies meeting those requirements are implemented, kept up to date, and updates are clearly communicated. 
• Lead and coordinate non-ISO 17025 QA activities to ensure any relevant requirements are properly implemented, consistently applied, and maintained. 
• Take an active role in key project areas, providing quality and regulatory oversight, technical input, and supporting project outcomes 
• Provide support to the wider Quality team 

About You 

• You are a confident and credible quality professional who thrives in a complex, regulated environment. 
• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline 
• 5+ years in quality assurance or quality management within a regulated, process-driven environment with experience supporting or participating in quality audits 

Why Join Us?   

• Enjoy a role that offers variety, challenge, and professional growth   
• Play a critical role in regulatory leadership within a respected NZ laboratory 
• Be part of a collaborative and professional team   

At our core, Hill Labs is driven by science. However, the trust we've built with our clients over the past 40 years speaks volumes about our dedication to people - both those we serve and those who work with us. We understand that our success is a direct result of the commitment and expertise of our diverse and forward-thinking team. We are passionate about providing meaningful value to every employee through four fundamental pillars: Balance, Variety, Opportunity, and Support.     

If you’re ready to take ownership of regulatory excellence and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you - Apply Now.

Please include a cover letter with your CV detailing why you feel you are the best candidate for this opportunity. 

Please note: Active shortlisting of candidates will take place during the advertised period.  Closing date subject to change without notification.