Technologist Product

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Cambria Park, Wiri, Auckland
Duration: Full time, Permanent
3+ 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 Product and Packaging 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 introduce new products, optimisation projects, processes and packaging within the business & ensure compliance with Nestlé policy & procedures with respect to quality, regulatory, competitiveness and profitability.

**A day in the life**

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

- Develop and execute New Product Development (NPD) and Ideation and Realisation (I&R) in accordance with idea to launch project briefs within a cross functional team.
- Participate in factory trials and evaluate results to ensure an optimised fit-for-purpose product/packaging design.
- Ensure standards for products and packaging meet all aspects of the technical, safety, food safety & regulatory compliance.
- Ensure the 3Cs (consumer, compliance, competitive advantage) are achieved and industrialisation and process improvement activities achieve commercial targets and meet customer and consumer needs.
- Build networks with PTC, SBU, R&D, Factory AG Teams, Corporate Packaging, and Nestle Markets to keep abreast of manufacturing, packaging and product trends.
- Participate in HACCP, audits and other regulatory and compliance activities for the team.
- Use and maintain SAP for development recipes, recipe changes, ingredient data and packaging materials.

**What will make you successful**

You will have strong demonstrated experience in product & or packaging development and will have:

- 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.
- Minimum 3+ years in product & or packaging development within the food manufacturing industry.
- Experience with project management and stakeholder management.
- Participation in Stage Gate managed new product introduction projects, timelines and project management.
- Participation in industry groups, seminars and technology workshops.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving tools.
- Ability to provide strong leadership and technical training to factory personnel.
- Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
- 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 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.