Junior Technologist

Position Snapshot

Location: Cambria Park, Wiri, Auckland
Duration: Full time, Permanent
1+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Fantastic Opportunity currently exists for a Junior Technologist to join a highly engaged team and in a role where you can really leave your mark. Based in Wiri, this role will develop and support the introduction of new products and optimisation projects, processes and packaging within the business & Support compliance with Nestlé policy & procedures with respect to quality, regulatory, competitiveness and profitability whilst building and developing solid technologist skills.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Applications Technical Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop & execute simple New Product Development (NPD) innovation/renovation projects to build product and packaging skills in accordance with NPD briefs with a cross functional team.
• Participate in factory trials and evaluate results to ensure an optimised product/packaging design.
• Ensure required standards for products and packaging meet all aspects of the technical, safety, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that the 3Cs (Consumer, Compliance, Competitive Advantage) are achieved and industrialisation and process improvement activities achieve commercial targets and meet customer and consumer needs.
• Build and maintain knowledge of relevant legislations (Food Standards, NAL Safety legislation, Nestle Standards etc.)
• Build and maintain technical skills and personal development through completion of appropriate training and participation in activities with more experienced technologists. Participate in sensory panel activities.
• Build networks with the PTC/R&D, Factory AG teams, Commercial & Factory teams to keep abreast of manufacturing, packaging, and product trends.
• Actively seek opportunities for raw/pack material simplification and consumer/customer benefits through NPD.
• Compile Manufacturing Dossiers, Technical Acceptances, NesChanges, KSAs, Finished Product Specs, Project Files (soft and hard copies) and other relevant paperwork for development activities.
• Use and maintain SAP for development recipes, recipe changes and ingredient data. Maintain materials, recipes and product data in SAP & SAP-RM.
• Lead the NF (Nutritional Foundation) and Nutritional Assessments for the team.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
• Food Science, Applied Science, Engineering or similar minimum Bachelor Degree qualification.
• 1+ years’ new product development experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving tools.
• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.
• A working understanding of NZ Food Regulations is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
• At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
• At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
• In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at https://www.nestle.co.nz/jobs to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé New Zealand Home or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

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