Production Technician

Manukora; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary health insurance with S

Monthly product allowance

Job summary

Manukora is seeking a Production Technician in New Zealand to manufacture Mānuka honey products safely and on schedule. You will operate processing, filling and packing equipment, perform QC checks, and maintain batch records and sanitation in a fast-paced setting.

You will own documentation, follow SOPs, and support cross-functional teams while upholding health and safety standards and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food manufacturing with pumping/processing machinery.
• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of RMP principles and aseptic environments.
• Ability to lift at least 20 kg and perform manual handling.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to write SOPs and deviation reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing, filling and packing equipment to SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Complete QC checks and logs; support training of other staff; drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain cleaning, sanitation and equipment maintenance to RMP/food hygiene standards.
• Raise deviations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with processing, packing, warehouse, engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Documentation

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

HMIs

Inventory/traceability systems

Google Suite

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Manukora is a New Zealand-based Manuka honey brand on a mission to bring the world's most authentic, ethically sourced honey to people who care about what they put in their bodies. We sell direct-to-consumer, on Amazon, and through retail partners across the US, GCC, and UK. We're a fast-growing team that moves with urgency, values real relationships, and sets the bar - not just meets it.

About the role

Manukora's Production team is looking for a Production Technician to manufacture our world-class Mānuka honey products safely, on schedule, and to standard, from equipment operation through to quality control, cleaning, and documentation. You'll take real ownership of your work: running every batch to SOP, RMP, and food safety standard, with the documentation to prove it. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and genuinely cares about doing things properly.

What You’ll Do

Manufacturing operations: operate processing, filling and packing equipment to SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records; complete all QC checks; support training of other staff; drive continuous improvement.

Food safety & quality compliance: work within food safety and regulatory standards at all times; raise deviations, product, process or hygiene risks immediately and own the corrective/preventative actions.

Cleaning, sanitation & maintenance: own the cleanliness of your work area to RMP and food hygiene standards; run CIP safely; report equipment defects same-shift; monitor material availability ahead of runs.

Health & safety: model correct PPE use; work safely in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; report hazards, incidents and near misses without delay.

Documentation: complete logsheets and batch records step-by-step during the run, not reconstructed afterward; keep records RMP-compliant; contribute to SOP/BMR updates.

Cross-functional support: work effectively with processing, packing, warehouse, technical, engineering and quality teams.

What You’ll Bring

NCEA Level 3 or relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience)

3+ years' experience in food manufacturing, with pumping and processing machinery

Working knowledge of RMP principles; experience in aseptic environments

Experience in food processing techniques and sanitation/cleaning processes for food manufacturing equipment

Experience in hygienic environments

High accuracy in production, QC checks and documentation

Ability to troubleshoot on the fly and propose practical fixes

Proactive H&S mindset

Experience in Google Suite, equipment control systems/HMIs, and inventory/traceability systems

Excellent written and spoken English, able to write clear technical documentation (SOPs, deviation reports, root cause analyses)

Able to safely lift at least 20kg and carry out manual handling within reasonable limits

Why Manukora

Be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven brand that truly cares about its people and its product

Complimentary health insurance with Southern Cross

A monthly product allowance — so you can taste the goodness for yourself