Laboratory Technical Co-ordinator

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

General Information:

  • Date Published 27Jun2023
  • Advertising Ends 04Jul2023
  • Country
  • New Zealand
  • Location
  • Hamilton & North Waikato
  • Role Type
  • Science & Technology
  • Work Type
  • Permanent
  • ID# 4931
    Position Description:

Technical Coordinator

Whareroa

Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
Fonterra's strength is in the collective
We value our people and are committed to your career progression. We are in a strong position; there are a wide range of opportunities and pathways across the Co-op.

This means no matter what business unit you're in, or what stage of life you're at, there's a good chance we've got something to suit you.


About the opportunity
We have an amazing opportunity for a Laboratory Technical Coordinator to join our Regional Laboratory team at Whareroa. The regional lab team covers five sites in total - Whareroa, Eltham, Pahiatua, Longburn, and Kapuni.

You are the link between the main and process laboratories for the assigned sites, reporting to the Regional Laboratory Manager - Whareroa/Kapuni.

You will collaborate closely with our plant staff who conduct chemistry testing and are an advocate for aligned plants to support lab function and testing.

The main purpose of this position is to help maintain our IANZ accreditation for these sites, provide technical expertise to plant personnel, conduct and front internal/external audits, and identify and deliver on training needs.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing supportive team that is responsible for ensuring technical, quality, and service requirements are met, as well as providing effective and high-quality laboratory services, as this is a critical aspect of delivering our overall food safety & quality promise to our customers.

This is a full-time, salaried, permanent position based at the Whareroa site. Regular travel to aligned sites to provide in-person support is required.

About you

You will be a natural problem-solver with strong communication and have an ability to influence at all levels as you work with a variety of stakeholders.

If you are reliable, committed and can work autonomously to get the job done then this is the role for you

In addition, you will:

  • Tertiary qualification in Science or Food Technology or equivalent work experience
  • Chemistry experience would be advantageous
  • Proven experience within quality control or laboratory field
  • Able to understand and interpret technical information
  • Previous auditing experience
  • Immediate/advance Excel skills with experience in SAP is preferred.


If this sounds like you and you're looking to further your career with Fonterra, we look forward to hearing from you.



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