Food Innovation Leader

3 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

About the Opportunity

Fonterra, a leading New Zealand co-operative, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join its Dairy Foods & Food Service Team at the Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North. The successful candidate will provide scientific expertise and leadership as part of the technical teams that deliver sustained commercial value for Fonterra.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute hypothesis-based research plans to overcome technical hurdles during the development and manufacturing of dairy ingredients and foods.
  • Lead formal projects or specialize in areas of knowledge.
  • Deliver high-quality research independently and through teams based on business priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Technology or a related field, with 5 years' experience within industry or academic research. You will also possess strong data analytics capability, ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, and excellent communication skills.



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