Food Science Jobs in All Canterbury, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Enterprise Food Safety Manager

at Foodstuffs South Island Limited

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Lead the governance and assurance of Foodstuffs South Island's food safety, quality, and compliance.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Quality & Compliance Manager

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Looking for an experienced Quality and Compliance Manager to provide temporary cover over a period of maternity leave

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Listed sixteen hours ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Woolston, Canterbury

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Come and join our friendly team in our growth journey. The role will transfer a wide ranging skill set as you drive our food safety and compliance.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

16h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Environmental Health, Food Verifier & Alcohol Licensing Inspector

at Kaikoura District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kaikoura, Canterbury

Love the outdoors? Make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing and make Kaikōura your office!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14h ago

Listed five days ago

Technician - Microbiology - 10 month fixed term role

at AsureQuality Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Meaningful work that protects Aotearoas food standards
Full training and support provided, perfect for recent graduates
Full time, fixed term role for 10 months

Meaningful work that protects Aotearoas food standards
Full training and support provided, perfect for recent graduates
Full time, fixed term role for 10 months

Fabulous opportunity to join our Microbiology team working as a Technician on a 10 month fixed term contract at AsureQuality in Christchurch.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Enterprise Food Safety Manager

at Foodstuffs South Island Limited

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Develop and maintain an enterprise wide Food Control Plan
Lead, coach and empower a team of 2 direct and 3 indirect reports
Free onsite parking | in-house café | medical insurance after 12 months

Lead the governance and assurance of Foodstuffs South Island's food safety, quality, and compliance.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Casual Science Laboratory Technician

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$27-$31 per hour

Step in during busy periods and support hands-on science laboratories
Bring lab experience and strong health and safety knowledge
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider

Step in during busy periods and support hands-on science laboratories
Bring lab experience and strong health and safety knowledge
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider

We’re looking for someone to step in and support our science laboratories during periods of increased activity

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Quality Assessor - Maternity Leave

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Timaru, Canterbury

Join a supportive team with career development opportunities. Apply today!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Quality & Compliance Manager

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Looking for an experienced Quality and Compliance Manager to provide temporary cover over a period of maternity leave

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

18d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Food Technologist

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Attractive salary, insurance, development

Bring your 7+ years of dedicated food technology experience
Strong team and an innovative business
Work in FMCG manufacturing

Bring your 7+ years of dedicated food technology experience
Strong team and an innovative business
Work in FMCG manufacturing

Join a sucessful NZ company and lead product development projects as a Senior Technologist

Recruited byOlivia Lawrence

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

at Original Foods Baking Co.

This is a Full time job

Wigram, Canterbury

Make an impact in a supportive, quality-focused environment.
Drive efficient, waste-free production with daily sensory tastings.
Staff discounts on our delicious baked treats

Make an impact in a supportive, quality-focused environment.
Drive efficient, waste-free production with daily sensory tastings.
Staff discounts on our delicious baked treats

We’re seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to lead our team, drive production efficiency, and maintain high H&S and Food Safety standards.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

12h ago

Listed seven days ago

60275 Research Associate - Fixed-Term - Bioeconomy Science Institute

at Plant & Food Research

This is a Full time job

Lincoln, Canterbury

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

Collaborate across multiple work streams/teams/disciplines
Contribute to exciting projects/crop trials/research
Advance your career in science/research

This fixed-term role will suit an individual keen to build on their existing skills in microbiology, molecular biology, plant management and fieldwork

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Quality Assurance Officer

at Bidfood

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Salary to match experiance

Stable and secure employment
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment

Stable and secure employment
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Officer to join our team.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Technician - Mätt Solutions Ltd

at Matt Solutions Ltd

This is a Full time job

Sockburn, Canterbury

Great opportunity for an experienced Instrumentation Technician or eager to learn, tech minded new entrant to join our team in CHCH. Apply today!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Manager Quality Systems

at Yvette Harrison Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive salary, accom, vehicle, medical, bonus

Senior role based at FIJI Waters' production facility in Yaqara, Fiji
Drive excellence in food safety and compliance
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Senior role based at FIJI Waters' production facility in Yaqara, Fiji
Drive excellence in food safety and compliance
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Drive excellence in food safety and compliance. Develop high performing team committed to highest levels of quality & sustainability.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Artwork and Labelling Specialist

at Westland Milk Products

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive base salary
Career development opportunities
+ Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!

Competitive base salary
Career development opportunities
+ Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!

Be the subject matter expert on packaging, artwork and labelling across the group.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Client Support with Sales - Flavours - Formula Foods

at Formula Foods

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Team Focus – Work in a close-knit, supportive environment.
Impactful – See your work make a real difference.
Agile – Enjoy no bureaucracy and quick decision-making.

Team Focus – Work in a close-knit, supportive environment.
Impactful – See your work make a real difference.
Agile – Enjoy no bureaucracy and quick decision-making.

Full time, Permanent role. Competitive salary and further training on offer. Join Formula Foods to work with some of the largest food companies in NZ.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

27d ago

Listed nineteen days ago