Planet Innovation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Sep 2026

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Operations Director

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

Attractive package, relocation assistance

Lead a Global Impact
Drive Innovation and Sustainability
Empower High-Performing Teams

Join Mānuka Health and make an impact! Lead with purpose, inspire change, and help grow a world-leading honey brand.

Recruited byJoe Walding-Karaitiana

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Finance Business Partner - 12 Months

at Ford New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

As the Finance Business Partner for our NZ National Sales Company, you will play a pivotal role within the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)

subClassification: Management Accounting & BudgetingManagement Accounting & Budgeting classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Listed one day ago

Junior Project Manager

at TOMRA FOOD

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Continue your project management career with a global leader in food technology
Work on international projects and collaborate with teams worldwide
Develop your career through exposure to projects, technology, and innovation

As a Junior Project Manager, you'll help bring TOMRA Food's global projects to life. You'll coordinate activities, connect stakeholders, track

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Operations Director

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Te Awamutu, Waikato

Attractive package, relocation assistance

Lead a Global Impact
Drive Innovation and Sustainability
Empower High-Performing Teams

Join Mānuka Health and make an impact! Lead with purpose, inspire change, and help grow a world-leading honey brand.

Recruited byJoe Walding-Karaitiana

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Innovation Projects Lead

at DB Breweries Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Enjoyment of Life Day (an extra paid day each year)
Free health, life & income protection insurance
Employee discounts at Star hospitality venues

Ready to turn great ideas into reality? We're looking for an Innovation Projects Lead to drive cross-functional projects

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Management Lead, New Zealand

at TOMRA FOOD

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Unique blend of people leadership, project delivery, and portfolio oversight
Lead strategic projects and strengthen project management capability in NZ
Partner with R&D teams to bring new technologies and products to market

As PMO Lead, you'll shape the future of TOMRA Food's project delivery in New Zealand while helping drive our global project portfolio.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Process Operator - Afternoon Shift

at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Permanent Afternoon Shift Position / Monday to Friday
Join a company committed to health, safety and continuous improvement.
Committed to teamwork and safe work practices ?

Join Bluebird for great people, an iconic Kiwi brand and the opportunity to grow your career in food manufacturing.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Process Operator - Weekday Night Shift

at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Join us for a safe, quality-focused role valuing HACCP, GMP and reliability.
Enjoy a role that values attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
Join a company committed to health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Join Bluebird as a Process Operator to work in a safe, quality-focused environment that values HACCP, GMP and reliability. Hiring Now on Night Shift !

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Finance Business Partner - 12 Months

at Ford New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Ellerslie, Auckland

As the Finance Business Partner for our NZ National Sales Company, you will play a pivotal role within the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)

subClassification: Management Accounting & BudgetingManagement Accounting & Budgeting classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

PMO Coordinator

at The a2 Milk Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Coordinate projects, reporting and PMO governance.
Support innovation projects and continuous improvement.
Build your PMO and project management experience.

Coordinate projects, reporting and governance while helping improve PMO processes, systems and ways of working across our innovation portfolio.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

19d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

New Ventures Lead

at Decipher Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Find the opportunities others haven’t seen
Turn smart ideas into commercial ventures
Help shape the future of New Zealand agriculture

Shape future farming

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Personal Assistant

at One New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Awesome benefits such as Health & Life Insurance + One NZ Discounts and more
Ongoing coaching and development to help support and grow your skills and career
Support an amazing team who deliver world-class experiences for Aotearoa

Step into a forward-thinking Personal Assistant role where innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything you do.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Territory Manager - Christchurch/Outer Area

at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive Salary Offered + Super + Quarterly Sales Bonus + Tool of Trade (Car)
Leverage sales and shopper data insights
Drive sales growth and profitability

Join Bluebird Foods as a Territory Manager across our Christchurch/Outer Area. Grow iconic brands and your FMCG career with us.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management classification: Sales(Sales)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Process Operator - Weekend Night Shift

at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Do you have proven experience in a food manufacturing environment ?
Skilled Operator Wanted - Step Into a Role That Delivers More Than Just Chips!
Starting Pay Rate Offered $27.77 hourly

Join Bluebird and help make some of NZ's favourite snacks. Enjoy weekend night shifts, competitive pay and opportunities to grow your career.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Analytics Intern 2026-27

at Mint Innovation

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$29.90 per hour

Genuine, hands-on lab work on technology behind Mint's metal recovery process
Turn raw lab data into insights the whole wider R&D team can genuinely act on
A paid, full-time internship within a supportive R&D team over 10 weeks

We're looking for an Analytics Intern to join our R&D team, getting hands-on exposure to the analytical work behind Mint's metal recovery technology.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Territory Manager - Wellington & Palmerston North

at PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Competitive Salary Offered + Super + Quarterly Sales Bonus + Tool of Trade (Car)
Leverage sales and shopper data insights
Drive sales growth and profitability

Join Bluebird Foods as a Territory Manager across the wider Wellington to Palmerston North region. Grow iconic brands and your FMCG career with us.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management classification: Sales(Sales)

11d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

NPD Specialist

at Vitality Brands Worldwide

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Work on new product innovation across the essano portfolio.
Hands-on exposure from formulation and packaging through to launch.
Based at our Māngere site, with 4 days onsite and Fridays WFH

Join our Innovation team and help deliver new Hair & Body products through the full NPD process.

subClassification: Brand ManagementBrand Management classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

14d ago

Listed ten hours ago

R&D Product & Packaging Development Technologist

at Jack Links New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland

Join a global, successful brand
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Role based in Mangere, Auckland

Join our collaborative and results-driven team where excellence and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10h ago

Listed four hours ago

GM Innovation & Improvement

at Sagely

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Leading complex projects and programmes
Influencing outcomes
Leading a Team

Lead complex programmes that drive collaboration and improved outcomes across local government.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

4h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Programme Coordinator - Transformation Office

at KBC

This is a Full time job

Te Puke, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Shape the future of Kiwifruit innovation!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Plant Manager

at Craft Recruitment

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$130,000 – $150,000 per year

Optimise complex leading-edge plant. Develop the team. Drive performance
Competitive salary
Opportunity to stamp your mark and continue developing your skills

Work in a leading edge manufacturing space and take ownership of this role and really make a difference

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Kathmandu Part Time Manager in Training (3IC): Invercargill

at Kathmandu (NZ)

This is a Part time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Create memorable customer moments through storytelling, connection, and genuin
Energise the shop floor, motivate your team, and deliver standout service ever
Elevate store presentation with engaging visual merchandising that sparks adve

Support store leadership, inspire customers, and grow your retail career with Kathmandu’s purpose driven team.

subClassification: Management - Department/AssistantManagement - Department/Assistant classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Innovation, AI & Transformation Specialist

at Heritage Lifecare Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Join a multiskilled team focused on delivering holistic care to residents.
Collaborative and inclusive culture with supportive and approachable management
Fantastic and rewarding learning opportunity to make a difference

Help shape Heritage’s AI journey, delivering innovative technology solutions that improve productivity, processes and ways of working.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

R&D Optimisation Manager

at Tegel

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive salary + Medical and life insurance benefits + Kiwisaver upto 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products
Free onsite parking + Career Development opportunities

Ready to turn ideas into impact? Join us in leading optimisation, innovation, and business growth within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

Listed five days ago

Plant Manager - Plastics

at VISY

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Lead site-wide safety, production and performance outcomes
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Build and lead a high-performing leadership team

Lead a high-performing plastics manufacturing site, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Service Engineer

at Tetra Pak (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Enjoy travel, working with a close team, having great support, the ability to upskill & variety of projects? Read on to see why you should join us..

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Supply Chain Finance Manager - Manufacturing

at The a2 Milk Company

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Partner with leaders to drive manufacturing performance and cost optimisation.
Lead costing, forecasting, inventory and financial reporting.
Support CAPEX, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Step beyond traditional finance. Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leaders to turn data into decisions and drive better performance.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Development Lead - Predator Free in Tāmaki Makaurau

at NEXT Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $200,000 per year

This is a 12 month fixed term role Lead programme development and technical planning for Predator Free in Tāmaki Makaurau.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago