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Kaitaki Haumarutanga Kai, NPD NPD and Food Safety Manager

Kaitaki Haumarutanga Kai, NPD NPD and Food Safety Manager

Z Energy NZWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
16 hours ago
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Z has a clear purpose : Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. As one of New Zealand’s largest transport energy companies, we have a commitment to delivering safe, secure, and reliable transport energy – with the opportunity to deliver new journeys, with new energy solutions in a changing world.

Job Description

Z customers love our food and beverage range and this role plays a key part in ensuring we offer delicious, new and safe options to them. If you are passionate about creating new products for customers to enjoy and equally motivated to ensure robust food safety procedures this could be just for you!

One of our team members is off on their parental leave journey and this role is a 12‑month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible.

In this role you will oversee both the development and execution of our Food Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance throughout our retail sites by building strong relationships and creating practical solutions. You will work closely with our team of passionate Food & Coffee Category Managers supporting the product development process, so our new offerings are high quality, safe, innovative and ready to launch with confidence!

This role can be based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Ōtautahi Christchurch or Te Whanganui‑a‑Tara Wellington.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Z's food safety management system, including auditing, documentation, data and traceability
  • Monitor any customer complaints and ensure investigations are completed to a high standard and preventative actions are in place
  • Conduct Food Safety reporting and updates
  • Ensure safe product is delivered to Z sites from our suppliers
  • Work in partnership with Food to Go and Coffee category teams to drive compelling new product development
  • Work closely with suppliers to deliver new product development in line with our food development pipeline
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across Z's food and beverage offer with your strong understanding of best practice and new technology

Qualifications

  • Strong demonstrated experience in food manufacturing or retail food in a Product Development or QA role
  • Relevant qualification in Food Science or Technology
  • Knowledge of relevant NZ Food Safety Legislation and best practice
  • A strong influencer and motivator in order to excite and bring about change
  • The ability to see trends and identify customer behaviour and make recommendations based on evidence and data
  • A passion for food, beverage and product development
  • Benefits

  • A competitive remuneration package including enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
  • Generous leave provisions including sick leave
  • The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space
  • Access to Z’s Benefits & Recognition platform providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 150+ retailers in Aotearoa New Zealand that assist with everyday living expenses
  • The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference
  • A chance to build your own capability through learning from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
  • Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, through our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you
  • Application Details

    Applications close : Friday 7th November 2025

    To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

    Seniority Level

  • Associate
  • Employment Type

  • Contract
  • Job Function

  • Quality Assurance
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