Food Specifications & Compliance Technologist

Hellers Ltd.; Kaiapoi; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Job summary

Hellers Ltd, a leading New Zealand food producer, seeks a Specifications Technologist to join the Kaiapoi-based Product Development team. You will administer and maintain specification systems, support customer portals, review packaging artwork and drive process improvements.

You will bring a tertiary food-technology qualification, experience in food manufacturing, and a detail-focused, process-driven mindset. MS Office proficiency and FSANZ knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, product development, technical services, quality assurance, or specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence training and supporting users across different teams.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of FSANZ labelling requirements and food industry compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update product specifications for raw materials, packaging, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Manage customer specification portals, including systems such as Sphere, Blender, and TraceGains.
• Conduct specification audits and ensure alignment with ERP data.
• Review packaging artwork and labels to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide specification system training and technical support to internal stakeholders.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiencies.
• Build strong working relationships across Product Development, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and external customers.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Methodical documentation

Excellent written and verbal comun./?

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology / Food Science / Biotechnology or related discipline

Tools

Sphere

Blender

TraceGains

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

Hellers Ltd, a leading New Zealand food producer, seeks a Specifications Technologist to join the Kaiapoi-based Product Development team. You will administer and maintain specification systems, support customer portals, review packaging artwork and drive process improvements.

You will bring a tertiary food-technology qualification, experience in food manufacturing, and a detail-focused, process-driven mindset. MS Office proficiency and FSANZ knowledge are advantageous.