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General information

Job Title

Food Safety Officer

Location

New Zealand - Pokeno

Date Published

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Ref #

360

Work Type

Permanent

Business Unit

Supply Chain & Operations

Short Summary

Protect product integrity in a leading infant nutrition facility. Own HACCP, GMP and food safety systems at a2 Milk’s Pokeno factory.

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

About the role:

Based at our Pokeno manufacturing site, you will play a critical role in implementing food safety strategies and ensuring consistent compliance across the site. You will be a key driver of proactive food safety controls and continuous improvement within the factory.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

Implementing and verifying factory food safety programs including cGMP, HACCP, zoning, pathogen management and foreign matter control
Developing and delivering food safety training and building capability across the site
Conducting GMP and food safety audits, and driving corrective and preventative actions
Verifying the effective execution of the HACCP system and pre-requisite programs
Analysing trends, data and results to identify risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting investigation and resolution of food safety incidents using structured problem-solving tools
Driving a proactive food safety culture with the goal of zero food safety defects

What you will bring:

Experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally within infant nutrition
Strong working knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, cGMP and regulatory requirements
Background in food science, food microbiology or food processing
Experience establishing, leading or supporting HACCP studies
Knowledge of zoning principles and pathogen monitoring programs
Confident communication and training delivery skills, with the ability to influence on the factory floor
A proactive, detail-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capability

What we offer

Medical, Life & Income Protection Insurance.
Annual Bonus.
A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities.
Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria.
Subsidised gym membership.
Social club.

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If this sounds like you, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screening.

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