Junior Technologist

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.
A full time, permanent role currently exists for a Junior Technologist to join our team based in our Cambria Park Factory in Manukau.
You will be responsible for developing and supporting the introduction of new products and optimisation projects, processes, and packaging within the business. You will also support compliance with Nestle policy and procedure with respect to quality, regulatory, competitiveness and profitability whilst building and developing solid technologist skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Develop and execute simple NDP 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.
- Build and maintain knowledge of relevant legislations (food standards, NAL, safety legislation, Nestle standards, etc).
- Participate in sensory panel activities.
- Build relationships with Commercial and 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 and other improvement works.
- 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.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
- Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
- Tertiary qualified in Food Science or Technology, Engineering or related field.
- Ideally 1-2 years industry experience.
- Experience with food related packaging preferred.
- You will display good time management and planning activities.

**Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights
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 Careers | Get In Touch | Nestlé New Zealand (nestle.co.nz) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.