Regulatory Manager

Goodman Fielder New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder New Zealand is seeking a Regulatory Manager to provide practical regulatory advice ensuring product, packaging artwork, and claims comply with FSANZ Code and NZ requirements. You will support R&D, Marketing, and senior leadership with regulatory decisions and horizon-scanning of emerging issues.

You will engage with regulators and industry bodies, and lead on labeling changes and submissions to consultations. A strong background in food science and regulatory affairs is essential.

Qualifications

• Regulatory affairs experience with practical translation into application.
• FSANZ knowledge and food regulation background.
• Strong stakeholder management capability with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of food science/technology and related legislation.
• Consumer law knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Compliance – substantiate and approve nutrition, health, ingredient and marketing claims to FSANZ standards.
• Artwork – support and approve artwork and creative materials.
• Regulatory insights – collaborate with R&D and Marketing on NPD and projects.
• Strategic support – lead labeling changes and horizon-scan regulatory issues.
• Government & industry – liaise with regulators and trade associations; prepare submissions.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FSANZ knowledge

Stakeholder management

Food science background

Consumer law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science/Technology

Job description

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Regulatory Manager to support Goodman Fielder by providing practical and commercial regulatory advice to ensure products, packaging artwork, and claims comply with the FSANZ Food Standards Code, New Zealand regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance – Substantiate and approve claims (nutrition content, health, ingredient, and marketing claims) to ensure compliance with FSANZ Food Standards Code
• Artwork – Support, review and act as a key approver of artwork and creative materials
• Regulatory Insights – Work alongside R&D and Marketing to provide regulatory insights in NPD & Project/gate meetings
• Strategic Support – Provide strategic leadership on labelling changes, horizon-scanning of emerging regulatory issues, and advise senior leadership on the implications of regulatory change
• Government & Industry – Represent Goodman Fielder externally with regulators (MPI, FSANZ, Commerce Commission, Ministry of Health), industry associations (NZFGC, FMCG NZ) and technical committees including preparing submissions to consultations

About You

To make this role a success we are looking for someone that has the combination of a technical background in food combined with a solid understanding and practical application of regulatory affairs.

Some of the skills and experience we're looking for include:

• A technical background in Food Science and/or Technology including food legislation (FSANZ)
• Prior experience in regulatory affairs with the ability to translate into practical application
• Consumer law experience would be beneficial
• Very strong stakeholder management skills to manage both internal and external

What we can offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long‑term careers.