Brewery Technician – Asahi

Brewers Guild; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages invites applications for a Brewery Technician at our Boundary Road Brewery in Papakura. This hands-on role covers the full brewing process from preparing ingredients to fermentation, filtration, and quality checks.

You will also support our pilot brewery and drive continuous improvement initiatives. We seek detail-oriented, collaborative individuals with a safety mindset and a passion for producing high-quality beer.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or beverage environments is preferred but not essential.
• Interest in brewing processes and learning how products are made.
• Safety-conscious mindset and willingness to learn new procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor brewing and filtration equipment to meet production plans.
• Support fermentation processes, yeast pitching, and green beer handling.
• Carry out quality checks including chemical and gas analysis.
• Maintain hygiene through CIP procedures and record data accurately.
• Assist with pilot brewery trials and recipe development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

Brewing interest

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety mindset

Computer literacy

Scientific background

Forklift licence

Education

Science qualification (chemistry / microbiology)

Job description

Join us as aBrewery Technicianat our Boundary Road Brewery inPapakuraand play an important part in crafting some of New Zealand’s most loved beers. In this hands-on role, you’ll be involved in the full brewing process – from preparing ingredients and producing wort to overseeing fermentation, filtration, and quality checks. You’ll also have the opportunity to support our pilot brewery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note:This position is an8-month Fixed Term Contractand currently operates on 8-hour rotating shifts covering days, afternoons, and nights. Shift arrangements are subject to change in line with business and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor brewing and filtration equipment to meet production plans
• Support fermentation processes, yeast pitching, and green beer centrifugation
• Carry out quality checks, including chemical and gas analysis
• Maintain high hygiene standards through CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures
• Assist with pilot brewery trial brews and recipe development
• Record accurate data within our manufacturing systems
• Share ideas and support continuous improvement activities
• Champion a culture of safety and quality in everything you do

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has a strong attention to detail, and takes pride in producing quality outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• An interest in brewing and learning how our products are made
• Experience in a production, laboratory, food, or beverage environment (highly regarded, but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A safety-focused mindset and willingness to learn new processes
• Clear communication and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Confidence using computers and systems to record and monitor information
• A qualification in science (e.g. chemistry, microbiology), brewing, or a related field (beneficial but not essential)
• A forklift licence (beneficial but not essential)

If you’re curious about the brewing process and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Asahi Beverages, we’re passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.