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Become a JASANZ Technical Assessor
Our technical assessor network brings together experienced professionals who conduct accreditation assessments, applying specialist expertise from across industries and technical fields.
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Join our Technical Assessor network
JASANZ technical assessors are experienced professionals who bring specialist knowledge from across industries and technical fields.
They apply their expertise to assess conformity assessment bodies against JASANZ accreditation requirements, helping ensure accreditation decisions are based on robust technical evaluation and evidence.
Whether you are looking to contribute your expertise alongside your existing professional role or expand your involvement in the accreditation community, becoming a JASANZ technical assessor provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge where it matters.
What do Technical Assessors do?
JASANZ technical assessors evaluate conformity assessment bodies against JASANZ accreditation requirements. They assess areas such as competence, impartiality, processes, and technical capability, using their industry experience to support evidence-based accreditation decisions.
Significant practical experience in their relevant technical field
Experience with audits, assessments, certification, or technical evaluations
Knowledge of relevant standards, scheme requirements, and industry practices
Strong analytical and communication skills
The ability to document assessments and clearly explain findings
A commitment to impartiality and managing conflicts of interest
Completion of JASANZ assessor training before conducting independent assessments
Current technical assessor roles
JASANZ engages technical assessors across a range of sectors and accreditation schemes. Opportunities are available for experienced professionals with relevant industry, technical, and assessment expertise.
About Technical Assessor engagements
Technical assessors are engaged based on their expertise, approved schemes, availability, and assessment requirements. Engagements vary depending on technical area and assessment needs, ranging from occasional assessments each year to more regular opportunities.
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Current opportunities
New Zealand Export Halal Scheme
SQF Code Scheme
FSSC 22000 Scheme
NZ Organics Scheme
BRCGS Scheme
Relevant expertise
Technical assessors in this sector typically have experience in food production, food processing, food safety, or related technical fields.
Scheme-specific expertise may include:
Halal and Shariah requirements
Food safety certification schemes
Relevant food regulations and industry practices
Audit and assessment experience
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Current opportunities
Business Continuity Management Scheme
Anti-Bribery Management Systems Scheme
Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme
Information Security Management Systems Scheme
Relevant expertise
Technical assessors in this sector typically have experience applying management system requirements and assessing organisations against relevant certification criteria.
Relevant experience may include:
Management system auditing
Information security
Business continuity
Anti-bribery controls
Emerging technology and AI governance
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Current opportunities
CodeMark Australia Scheme
ANZEx Scheme
Relevant expertise
Technical assessors in this sector typically have experience in product certification, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related technical fields.
Relevant experience may include:
Product evaluation and conformity assessment
Reviewing technical documentation and test reports
Understanding applicable standards and regulatory frameworks
Building products and certification processes