Horticulture Sector - Audit Services
Established in 1999, we are a leading provider of food safety and quality assurance services to New Zealand’s primary sectors.
We are excited to be selected as an official audit and certification provider for the New Zealand Good Agricultural Practice (NZGAP) programme and look forward to working in Horticulture.
We are busy completing the necessary steps to obtain the required recognitions and will be ready to begin NZGAP auditing later this year.

Why Choose QCONZ for Your NZGAP Audit?
For growers and producers across New Zealand, we pride ourselves on delivering an audit experience that is efficient and effective. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Local Expertise & Customer Service – We are proudly New Zealand-owned with auditors based across the regions. We have a strong focus on customer service—we understand the challenges you face on the ground, and can provide a practical, down-to-earth service.
- Faster, More Flexible Scheduling – We know time is valuable during busy growing and harvest seasons. Our team communicates quickly and efficiently and works hard to book audits in during times that work for both parties.
- Efficiency through digital technology – By leveraging cutting-edge technology, our electronic audit and reporting system will help minimise the compliance burden for growers while ensuring robust and credible assurance outcomes.
- Consistent, Qualified Auditors – With QCONZ, you’ll deal with experienced, qualified auditors who follow best practice auditing guidelines. We focus on consistency and fairness and aim to make the audit process clear and constructive, so you feel confident about what’s required.


We have a trusted reputation in the primary industry, and we would love to discuss how we can add value to your business.
FAQs
QCONZ offers a personal, flexible, and efficient audit experience. Our in-house IT systems and auditing software have been designed specifically with growers in mind – making the audit process smoother, clearer, and easier to manage.
Absolutely. Our auditors are highly trained, consistent, and fair. With the support of our purpose-built audit platform, they can focus more on helping you demonstrate compliance and your business. Our team actively attends horticultural industry events to keep informed and up to date. Our audit structure has been built from the ground up with a hands-on approach—we have senior managers and regional managers both delivering audits.
QCONZ has a team of over 50 auditors living as far North as Kerikeri and as far South as Invercargill. We have auditors specialised in horticulture available in every region of NZ and we are actively building capability in this sector. Our team is multi-disciplined across multiple audit sectors, ensuring efficiency when it comes to audit delivery.
Our in-house IT systems provide clear reporting, efficient record-keeping, and a grower-friendly audit flow. The scheduling process is streamlined through automated notifications ensuring audits are booked promptly and with minimal disruption. Everything is designed to keep the process straightforward and transparent, giving you peace of mind.
In addition to audits, QCONZ is involved in tailored training and eLearning and primary sector support. We combine technology and people to make your compliance journey smoother – we’re here as a long-term partner, not just for a one-off audit.
Accreditations
- ISO 9001:2015 certified – We are audited annually by Telarc to ensure our internal Quality Management Systems are robust and meet this international standard.
- ISO 17020:2012 accredited inspection body – We deliver trusted compliance and quality assurance solutions across New Zealand as an MPI-recognised agency, providing Farm Dairy Assessments, RMP verifications for chicken and egg production, Official Assurance Verification for egg export, and Food Act verifications for National Programme and Template Food Control Plans (limited to horticulture and logistics). Our processes are audited annually by IANZ to ensure ongoing compliance and excellence.
- ISO 17065 accredited certification body – We are accredited by JAS-ANZ to the ISO 17065 standard. Our scope of accreditation includes the Synlait ‘Lead with Pride’ programme and the NZFAI ‘NZFAP’ – New Zealand’s National Farm Assurance Programme.
Learn more about our accreditations
Further Information
Want to know more about our audit services and how we can help drive the success and sustainability of your operation?