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General information

Job Title

Training Coordinator - Canning

Location

New Zealand - Pokeno

Date Published

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Ref #

406

Work Type

Permanent

Business Unit

Production

Short Summary

Coordinate training, competency and compliance across a world-class infant nutrition manufacturing site, driving capability and operational excellence

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:

We are looking for a Training Coordinator to join our Blending & Canning team in Pokeno. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting training and competency development across the production environment, ensuring our people have the skills, knowledge and capability required to safely produce high-quality products in a highly regulated manufacturing setting.

Working closely with Shift Managers and operational teams, you will play a key role in maintaining training systems, facilitating assessments, coordinating external training requirements and ensuring compliance with site, quality and regulatory standards.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

Coordinating training activities across shifts, ensuring resources and training requirements are aligned with operational needs
Maintaining and updating SOPs, training matrices, competency assessments and training profiles
Facilitating SOP training, assessments and competency sign-offs across the production teams
Conducting training gap analyses and supporting capability development initiatives
Managing training records, certificates and employee learning data within ELMO
Acting as the primary contact for ITO coordination, assessments and learner support
Liaising with external training providers and coordinating required certifications and courses
Supporting process validation audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as required

What you will bring:

Previous experience in a manufacturing, food production or FMCG environment
Experience coordinating training, competency frameworks or workforce capability programmes
Strong understanding of quality, compliance and health & safety requirements within a regulated environment
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels
Experience using learning management systems and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of dairy, infant formula or powder processing environments would be advantageous

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