Head of Technical

About The Company

MADE New Zealand is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting and fast‑growing food companies — home to The Collective (a B Corp brand), Moogurt, Rokeby, and Cocobella. We’re the shaker‑uppers of healthy food, delivering great tasting products that Kiwis genuinely love.

Our purpose? Simple : Make Healthy Happy. That means no bull, just delicious, nutritious food that brings joy, a values‑led workplace culture that’s as dynamic as our products, and a passion for doing business the right way. Come join us on the journey.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity within the FMCG industry. We are seeking a Head of Technical to join our team based in Avondale. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team in a business and contribute to building a great workplace culture achieving ambitious goals.

The Head of Technical is a key role within the business and part of the Leadership team responsible for driving business growth and enabling the business to deliver to their customers. Innovation is the lifeblood of this business and quality, and compliance are non‑negotiables.

As the Head of Technical, you will lead the product development, quality and compliance teams, working closely with other teams, particularly marketing and manufacturing, to make the magic happen. You will need to bring agility, optimism and thorough process to succeed in a fast‑paced environment. It will be essential that you build strong and constructive working relationships with all the other teams you connect with.

You will also bring your expertise to CAPEX and continuous improvement projects within the factory, so experience in this area would be beneficial. As always, this is a short overview of the role. Get in touch to find out more. A full Position Description is available.

About You

You will be an experienced subject matter expert with a strong background in a similar role, looking for your next step. Your experience leading teams in the areas we need will be evident and your hands‑on experience will also be key to your success in this role.

• Experience in leading innovation and product development
• Experience managing Quality Systems and building a quality assurance culture within a business
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Qualification in Food Science or relevant is beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of H&S, act as the champion and coach
• Proven people leader with effective communication and relationship skills
• Highly motivated and skilled at problem solving
• Passionate about continuous improvement and driving quality culture throughout the business

Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…

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