Product Development Technologist Sport and Food

6 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Vitaco Full time

**Product Development Technologist Sport and Food**

Vitaco is a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of an outstanding collection of sports nutrition, health food and supplements brands. Our four core brands **Healtheries, Musashi, Nutra-Life, and Aussie Bodies** have been helping people live healthier lives in New Zealand, Australia and over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years.

**Your Opportunity**

Join Vitaco as a Product Development Technologist, you'll report directly to the Product Development Manager for Sport & Foods, contributing significantly to our mission. Collaborating with a seasoned team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping innovative products across all our sport and foods brands. Dive into our dynamic, blue-sky environment where every day brings new challenges in a fast-paced setting.

**What you'll be tasked with**:

- Managing assigned development projects from brief through to commercial production, meeting internal and external customer requirements
- Contributing to the innovation pipeline & ideation sessions
- Ensuring regulatory compliance of products developed
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Providing technical support to other areas of the business

**Skills and competencies you'll need**:

- Tertiary qualification in food science/food technology or a related discipline
- At least 7- 10 years' experience in the formulation and development of new products - ideally but not limited to bars, biscuits, chocolate enrobing, beverages (RTD & powders)
- Previous experience in a range of food manufacturing facilities
- Experience navigating the Food Standards Code
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage projects independently and achieve results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.

Whilst not essential, a qualification in nutrition/sports nutrition would put you ahead of the crowd.

**What can you expect in return?**
- Flexible working arrangements and work-life harmony
- Competitive salary and additional benefits
- Great discounts on our products
- Subsidised onsite cafe
- A day off on your birthday
- Wellness initiatives
- Access to discounted health insurance
- Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
- The chance to be part of a team that is passionate about creating products that make a difference in people's lives
- A fun and supportive work environment and the list goes on

**Experience in the following areas will be advantageous**:

- Tertiary qualification in Nutrition/Sports Nutrition
- Experience in the formulation and development of bars and beverages (RTD & powders)
- Experience in formulating products for sports nutrition

W**hy is this the next great opportunity for you?**

This is a key role at Vitaco and the accountability is not for the faint hearted, but to the right person it will be challenging and incredibly rewarding. If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we require along with your commitment to succeed then we want to hear from you.

People enjoy working with us because of our values and our products. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.

**Applications will be considered before the closing date.**
- Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated._

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