Development Technologist

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer superannuation up to 10%

Medical insurance 55% premiums covered

Potluck lunches

Wellbeing allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Scientific & Technical Recruitment is seeking a Development Technologist in Auckland, NZ. You will evaluate raw materials, optimise formulations, and conduct laboratory and production trials to improve product quality, consistency and performance.

You will contribute to new product development and manufacturing improvements while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and suppliers. A degree in Food Science/Technology and 2–5 years' experience are preferred.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and their impact on product characteristics.
• Experience applying formulation changes and conducting trials.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate existing and alternative raw materials for functionality, quality and performance.
• Review and optimise formulations to improve consistency and cost-effectiveness.
• Plan and conduct lab and production trials to validate improvements.
• Investigate formulation issues, identify root causes and solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and suppliers to support new product development.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaborative

Educación

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Descripción del empleo

Put your creativity and ingredient knowledge to work improving formulations, evaluating raw materials and developing products performance.

30th October, 2026

An established food ingredients manufacturer is looking for a Development Technologist to join its collaborative technical team. This role has a strong focus on evaluating raw materials, understanding ingredient functionality and optimising existing formulations to improve product quality, consistency and performance. You'll also contribute to new product development and manufacturing improvements.

What you will do:

• Evaluate existing and alternative raw materials, assessing functionality, quality and performance.
• Review and optimise formulations to improve consistency, product performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Plan and conduct laboratory and production trials to assess ingredient changes and validate improvements.
• Investigate formulation and product performance issues, identifying root causes and practical solutions.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and suppliers to implement improvements and support new product development.

About You

We’re looking for a technically curious Food Technologist who enjoys understanding how ingredients work together and finding opportunities to improve products.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-5 years' experience in food technology, formulation or product development within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of functional ingredients and how they influence product characteristics and performance.
• Experience evaluating raw materials, modifying existing formulations and conducting practical trials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and hands-on approach.

What’s on Offer

• Employer superannuation benefits of up to 10%, subject to scheme conditions and vesting.
• Medical insurance support, with 55% of premiums covered.
• A friendly, cohesive team that enjoys potluck lunches and plenty of free baking.
• A wellbeing allowance and a supportive environment where your technical expertise will be valued.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.