Food Process Engineer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Process Engineer – Liquid Process

This is a Full time job

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Continuous Improvement Lead

at Galantai Plastics

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

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Listed eighteen hours ago

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

at Tekplas 2025 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tamahere, Waikato

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to develop and optimise moulding processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

18h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Process Engineer – Liquid Process

at GEA New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

Get involved and contribute to a better world!
Our technologies and solutions enhance quality of life
Be part of a passionate team of more than 18,000 people around the globe

We are GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors with market-leading solutions. Join us!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

PROCESS ENGINEER – Liquid Food Processing Systems

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Junior/Intermediate exp - $100K - $160K+ benefits

Work across dairy, beverage & liquid food manufacturing environments
Strong mix of office design work and hands-on site-based engineering
Great career role for a developing engineer with 3–5 yrs in process environments

Work across dairy, beverage & liquid food manufacturing environments
Strong mix of office design work and hands-on site-based engineering
Great career role for a developing engineer with 3–5 yrs in process environments

Career role in leading engineering business. For hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys seeing projects from concept to design through to commissioning.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Galantai Plastics

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

at New Zealand Starch Ltd

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Lead high-performing production teams in one of New Zealand’s most complex food manufacturing operations while playing a key role in driving safety.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Process Engineer

at Endless Metals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself in a hands-on industrial environment, apply your engineering knowledge, and make a real difference.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Engineer

at Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$95,000 – $110,000 per year

Keep production running smoothly by maintaining equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting operational efficiency.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at Shott Beverages Ltd

This is a Full time job

Massey, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join a team of professionals who are supportive and passionate about Quality and Food Safety Standards

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Food Technologist

at Liquid Foodies

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$110,000 – $135,000 per year+ESOP

Lead Food Technologist for ambitious FoodTech startup building next-generation functional nutrition from the ground up.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Process Engineer

at Rakon

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Convenient Mount Wellington location
Great multicultural environment
Busy and fast paced manufacturing environment

Convenient Mount Wellington location
Great multicultural environment
Busy and fast paced manufacturing environment

Great role for an experienced Process Engineer who excels at improving processes, tackling technical challenges, and driving operational excellence.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Manager

at Alexander James Limited

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

A senior operational leadership position
A fast-paced manufacturing environment with genuine scale
The ability to influence plant performance and culture

A senior operational leadership position
A fast-paced manufacturing environment with genuine scale
The ability to influence plant performance and culture

An established New Zealand food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Engineer

at Whakatane Mill Limited

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$95,000 – $120,000 per year

Unique opportunity to build expertise across manufacturing, product safety, compliance, and process improvement in a regulated environment

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

QA Technician

at Leaderbrand Produce Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Hands-on role in food safety and quality
Supportive team environment
Build your experience in a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment

Hands-on role in food safety and quality
Supportive team environment
Build your experience in a fast-paced, high-quality food production environment

Afternoon shift QA role ensuring food safety and quality. Work with a great team in a fast-paced production environment

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12h ago

Listed ten days ago

Process Engineer (Graduate)

at PDV Consultants Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Play a key role in high-profile projects by bringing technical information to life through clear documentation and supporting our team of Engineers.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Free carpark and great company benefits

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Free carpark and great company benefits

The main responsibilities in this role are the service and maintenance of food processing and packaging machinery.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Engineering Manager leading site maintenance, equipment management and engineering team in natural health manufacturing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Sales Support - Food Industry - Graduate opportunity

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$60,000 – $65,000 per year

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Growth within the Company + Wellness bonus
20% Staff discount in our retail shop + Life & Trauma insurance

Competitive Salary +Training & Development
Growth within the Company + Wellness bonus
20% Staff discount in our retail shop + Life & Trauma insurance

Great opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual looking to develop your career & learn from an encouraging and supportive team

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Graduate - Operations

at Westland Milk Products

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Kickstart a global dairy career
Fast-track your growth with rotations, mentors & real projects
Make an impact from day one in a sustainable, innovative business

Launch Your Career with Yili Oceania Operational Graduate Programme starting in February 2027!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Team Leader - Afternoon Shift

at Walter & Wild

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10.30pm
Make a visible impact on safety, engagement, quality and performance.
We have big ambitions to grow and a close-knit team culture.

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10.30pm
Make a visible impact on safety, engagement, quality and performance.
We have big ambitions to grow and a close-knit team culture.

Lead an afternoon shift team 2pm-10.30pm in a fast-paced food manufacturing, driving safety, quality and performance. Stable, growing company!

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

4d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Compliance Lead

at HOW Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

Key leadership role with real influence across the business
Opportunity to lead ISO certification and continuous improvement initiatives
Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Key leadership role with real influence across the business
Opportunity to lead ISO certification and continuous improvement initiatives
Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Bring your H&S, Quality, Regulatory & ISO experience to a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safety and improvement.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

19h ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Quality, Food Safety & Continuous Improvement Specialist

at Florentines Patisserie

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Hands‑on quality role combined with developing and maintaining the SQF system
Work across production, warehousing, sales and purchasing to solve problems
Great hours, no weekends, strong support and career growth in NZ business

Hands‑on quality role combined with developing and maintaining the SQF system
Work across production, warehousing, sales and purchasing to solve problems
Great hours, no weekends, strong support and career growth in NZ business

Join an established & fast growing food manufacturing company producing a range of premium cakes & desserts for the local and export markets

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

L7A Supervisor - Takaanini Foods

at Lactalis - Mainland Dairy

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

Lead and develop a motivated, close-knit operations team
4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday, day shift)
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Lead and develop a motivated, close-knit operations team
4-day work week (Tuesday–Friday, day shift)
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Lead a high-performing process team - drive results, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Food Quality Technologist Christchurch

at LSG Sky Chefs

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Salary - fortnightly

Autonomous role with National support
Growth and Learning Opportunity
Specialist and High Visibility Industry

Autonomous role with National support
Growth and Learning Opportunity
Specialist and High Visibility Industry

LSG Sky Chefs is looking for a Food Safety /Quality Technologist in Christchurch. A growth role for a practical qualified food safety specialist.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineer

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Work across diverse dairy and food operations
Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, travel across NZ, and flexible hybrid working
Join a supportive team with meaningful and impactful work

Engineering opportunity, focusing on audits and compliance in the dairy and food sectors.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

NPD Technologist (12 Month Term)

at BODCO

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Pukete, Waikato

Working closely with our Technical & Quality Director we're looking for someone who is driven/eager to develop a career in the Infant Formula industry

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago