Regulatory Specialist

Synlait Milk Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

B Corp certification

Social Club membership

Job summary

Synlait Milk Limited is seeking an experienced Regulatory Specialist to lead compliance across dairy portfolios, focusing on product composition, labelling, and export requirements. You will partner with Sales, Technical, Packaging, Export, Quality Programme Delivery and Procurement to support product innovation and growth.

You will apply strong regulatory analysis, problem-solving and relationship-building to navigate NZ and global frameworks, with a proactive, highly organised approach in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in the dairy industry and a strong understanding of the New Zealand regulatory framework.
• Ability to interpret evolving standards and regulations across New Zealand and international markets.
• Builds strong relationships across teams to deliver clear, practical regulatory advice.
• Experience navigating export/import requirements and market access.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day regulatory advice on product composition, labelling, and market access requirements.
• Lead regulatory support for new product development.
• Navigate export/import requirements to support entry into new global markets.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements for customers.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Organisational skills

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Regulatory Specialist with a sound understanding of New Zealand’s regulatory framework to take a leading role in ensuring ongoing compliance with product composition, labelling, and export requirements across our dairy portfolios. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a growth mindset.

We have two opportunities available, a permanent full-time role and a 12-month fixed term contract, both based at our Dunsandel site.

You will be a key partner to cross-functional teams, working with the Sales, Technical, Packaging, Export, Quality Programme Delivery and Procurement teams, supporting product innovation, and business growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide day-to-day regulatory advice on product composition, labelling, and market access requirements
• Lead regulatory support for new product development
• Navigate export and import requirements to support entry into new global markets
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements for customers
• Support regulatory registration processes and coordinate activities across functions
• Monitor and communicate changes in NZ and global regulatory frameworks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, including MPI and industry bodies
• Provide practical, solutions-focused regulatory guidance across a broad product portfolio
• Strong understanding of New Zealand domestic regulations
• Experience navigating global regulatory requirements, particularly in dairy and/or infant formula
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate into practical guidance and solutions
• Self-starter with initiative
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

About you

You’re a proactive Regulatory professional with 3+ years’ experience in the dairy industry and a strong understanding of the New Zealand regulatory framework. You’re confident interpreting evolving standards and regulations across New Zealand and international markets. You build strong relationships across teams to deliver clear, practical regulatory advice in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong understanding of New Zealand domestic regulations
• Experience navigating global regulatory requirements, particularly in dairy and/or infant formula
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate into practical guidance and solutions
• Self-starter with initiativeHighly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of innovation in infant formula and specialty dairy ingredients
• Broaden your exposure to global regulatory frameworks and export markets
• Take ownership in an impactful role with real influence across the business
• Collaborate with a highly engaged, cross-functional team
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in emerging product categories and new market entry

About us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World.Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer:

• Health insurance cover for permanent employees & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
• B Corp TM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3690
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1028 Heslerton Road, Rakaia, 7783, NZ