Brewery Quality Lab Technician (3‑Month Contract)

The HEINEKEN Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company at Waitematā Brewery in Auckland is seeking a Laboratory Technician on a 9-month fixed-term contract to join the Quality team. This role is suitable for a 2nd or 3rd year university student studying Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related fields, offering hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will perform laboratory testing, assist with quality control, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2nd or 3rd year students preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and analysis.
• Support quality control activities across the brewery.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure data accuracy.
• Follow laboratory, quality and food safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and support a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with brewing, packaging and quality teams.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Data accuracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Procedures following

Education

Science degree

Food Science degree

Microbiology degree

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company at Waitematā Brewery in Auckland is seeking a Laboratory Technician on a 9-month fixed-term contract to join the Quality team. This role is suitable for a 2nd or 3rd year university student studying Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related fields, offering hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing setting.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will perform laboratory testing, assist with quality control, and contribute to