UHT / RO Plant Operator

As a Plant Operator in our RO & UHT department, you’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of our Reverse Osmosis and Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) processing systems. You’ll ensure product specifications are met, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain high standards of hygiene and traceability.

You’ll report directly to the Team Leader and work closely with the Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams. This is a hands‑on, shift‑based role where your technical skills and attention to detail will be key to keeping our plant running smoothly.

A bit about you

You are someone with several years’ experience in dairy processing, ideally with exposure to RO and UHT systems. You’ve proven your ability to operate automated equipment, solve problems on the go, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

You’re a team player who communicates well, takes pride in your work, and is always looking for ways to improve. You’re comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and have a strong understanding of food safety systems like FSSC, GMP, and HACCP.

A bit about the organisation

Westland Milk Products is a well‑known New Zealand end‑to‑end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island, with production facilities in Christchurch and Hokitika.

This role sits within Pure Nutrition, our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Rolleston. Owned by the global top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies – Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton), and EasiYo (Auckland) – form the Yili Oceania Group. Together, we produce over 170,000mt of finished goods exported to more than 40 countries, driving annual revenue well over $1.3B – and growing.

Where to from here?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!

Please submit your application through our careers page at westlandcareers.co.nz. For further details, please refer to the accompanying position description available on the site.

Applications close on Friday 5 th December 2025. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.

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