Process Manager Dairy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

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Listed eight days ago

Senior Process Manager

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Career Development Opportunities

Brand new plant
Supportive leadership team
Great lifestyle location

Brand new plant
Supportive leadership team
Great lifestyle location

Take control of a brand new dairy processing plant, be the technical expert with a global player – and enjoy a great lifestyle

Recruited byTony De Barr

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Full time job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

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 four days ago

Production Operator - Powder

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

We’re looking for 5 skilled Production Operators to join our powder manufacturing plant in Pokeno, Waikato.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Te Rau Hāpai - Group Relief Farm Assistant (Bovine and Ovine)

at Parininihi ki Waitōtara

This is a Full time job

Normanby, Taranaki

Dedicated and hardworking Group Relief Farm Assistant wanted for interesting and varied role in our business

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Team Leader - Spray Drying

at Dairy Goat Co-op (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Apply your technical expertise in a highly complex production environment
Optimise processes and shape capability and performance
Foster a positive, high-performing culture in a modern facility

Apply your technical expertise in a highly complex production environment
Optimise processes and shape capability and performance
Foster a positive, high-performing culture in a modern facility

Love developing staff and process improvements? This is your chance to drive team growth and continuous improvement in a specialised environment.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

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

3d 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 nine days ago

Farm Supervisor - Dairy Holdings

at No8HR

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Leadership
Growth
Potential

Leadership
Growth
Potential

Genuine leadership role in New Zealand's largest dairy Business

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

9d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Assistant Demand Planner

at Sanitarium Health Food Company

This is a Full time job

Royal Oak, Auckland(Hybrid)

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is New Zealand owned and produces New Zealand’s leading breakfast products

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

19h ago

Listed nine days ago

Plant Assistant - Packing

at Melody Dairies

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Be part of a growing business
Be part of a team producing high-grade, technically challenging dairy products
Build your expertise in a facility that offers ongoing opportunities

Be part of a growing business
Be part of a team producing high-grade, technically challenging dairy products
Build your expertise in a facility that offers ongoing opportunities

Join Melody Dairies as a Packing Operator and be part of a team producing high-grade milk powders and specialty dairy ingredients

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

9d 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 six days ago

Process Operator - Dryer

at New Image Group

This is a Full time job

Paerata, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Operate spray drying systems in a fast-paced dairy plant environment
Permanent role with shifts, allowances, and career progression pathways
Join a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Operate spray drying systems in a fast-paced dairy plant environment
Permanent role with shifts, allowances, and career progression pathways
Join a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Process Operator – Dryer role in dairy manufacturing. Permanent shifts in Paerata Auckland, hands-on operation with strong career growth opportunities

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Dairy Farm Assistant

at Synlait Milk Ltd

This is a Full time job

Dunsandel, Canterbury

Hands on and rewarding position with career progression
Dunsandel location
This is an exciting role where you'll work collaboratively to make a difference

Hands on and rewarding position with career progression
Dunsandel location
This is an exciting role where you'll work collaboratively to make a difference

We are looking for a motivated Dairy Assistant who is keen to learn and progress their career in this exciting industry.

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Process Operator - Dryer and Wet Process

at New Image Group

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Operate advanced dryer or wet process equipment in dairy environment
Permanent role with shift allowance and strong career development
Join a supportive team focused on quality, safety, and performance

Operate advanced dryer or wet process equipment in dairy environment
Permanent role with shift allowance and strong career development
Join a supportive team focused on quality, safety, and performance

Experienced Process Operators (Dryer/Wet) needed in Hamilton dairy site. Stable role, shift work, strong team culture, and real career growth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Warehouse Store Person

at Dairy Goat Co-op (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver?
Want to be part of a busy team that strives for quality over quantity?
Permanent role, based in Hamilton

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver?
Want to be part of a busy team that strives for quality over quantity?
Permanent role, based in Hamilton

Come join our warehousing team, where we value quality, as well as a great work-life balance.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Production Planner

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Ever wanted to shape a planning role from scratch? Make the role your own?

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

7d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d 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 four days ago

Manufacturing Manager

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Oversee production of NZs largest dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind iconic brands - Meadow Fresh, Quick Brekkie, Calci Strong
Key member of the Site Leadership Team, leading team of Production Managers

Oversee production of NZs largest dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind iconic brands - Meadow Fresh, Quick Brekkie, Calci Strong
Key member of the Site Leadership Team, leading team of Production Managers

Manage production, NZs largest dairy manufacturing site. Drive HSE. Quality & Food Safety. Operation Excellence & CI. Manage DIFOT, Cost, Waste & FSQ

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Junior Stock Replenishment & Management Officer

at NZ New Milk Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Join us to play a critical role in the supply chain, owning stock planning, forecast usage, and procurement decision-making.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

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

22d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Asset Lead - Waitoa

at Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waitoa, Waikato

Feel connected here: When you're part of this, you're part of us.
Be inspired here: Help shape dairy's future through innovation and care.
Grow here: We're part of your progress - develop, explore and thrive.

Feel connected here: When you're part of this, you're part of us.
Be inspired here: Help shape dairy's future through innovation and care.
Grow here: We're part of your progress - develop, explore and thrive.

Lead asset performance & strategy, driving safety, quality & engagement while delivering best-in-class maintenance and continuous improvement.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Quality Officer

at Waiū Dairy Limited Partnership

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

An excellent opportunity to work in the Food Safety and Quality space in the dairy industry in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

28d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Dairy Success Manager

at Cowmanager

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Rukuhia, Waikato(Hybrid)

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Be part of an international agri-tech company driving innovation in dairy farms.
Enjoy independence, responsibility, and growth opportunities within your team.

Help dairy farmers in Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region thrive by supporting and training them with CowManager’s smart monitoring system.

subClassification: Farm ManagementFarm Management

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

28d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Process Operator

at New Ground Coffee

This is a Full time job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Fast-growing coffee startup seeks experienced Process Operator. Good Pay. Full training, all shifts. Hands-on role across blending, canning, retort.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

22d ago

Listed four hours ago

Internal Audit Specialist

at Synlait Milk Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunsandel, Canterbury

Dunsandel location + Bus from Rolleston available
At the heart of our operations, collaborate and drive audit readiness
Ensure our products are safe, compliant and world-class

Dunsandel location + Bus from Rolleston available
At the heart of our operations, collaborate and drive audit readiness
Ensure our products are safe, compliant and world-class

We're looking for two Internal Audit Specialists to join our Quality team where you’ll be responsible for delivering the internal audit programme..

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4h ago

Listed one day ago

Vendor Replenishment Planner

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Flexible Work: 3 days in office (inc. Foodstuffs customer visit), 2 days remote
Flexible Work – 3 days in office (customer visits also required), 2 days remote
Supportive fast-moving environment where customers and partnerships are valued

Flexible Work: 3 days in office (inc. Foodstuffs customer visit), 2 days remote
Flexible Work – 3 days in office (customer visits also required), 2 days remote
Supportive fast-moving environment where customers and partnerships are valued

We are looking for a new Vendor Replenishment Planner to join our S&OP team based out of our Newmarket, NZ - Heinz Watties office!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Manager

at Pure Oil New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Pure Oil NZ is on a path of significant growth and requires an additional Production Manager to help with expansion plans.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Farming Customer Success Manager

at Datamars Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$80k-$95k plus company vehicle

Hybrid role: technical support plus some on-farm engagement
Strong South Island focus with real farmer impact
Join a global leader in smart farming technology

Hybrid role: technical support plus some on-farm engagement
Strong South Island focus with real farmer impact
Join a global leader in smart farming technology

Delivering both phone technical support, training, and on-farm support helping farmers maximise value from Datamars smart farming technology.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Dairy Warehousing - Warehousing/Stores Operators (x3)

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Dynamic port environment
Skilled team of operators
Gateway into machinery operation

Dynamic port environment
Skilled team of operators
Gateway into machinery operation

Dairy Warehousing vacancy - work with a great team of experienced forklift/stores operators and logistics administrators

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

7d ago

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