Manufacturing jobs in New Zealand.

Leading production team · Driving safety culture · Improving operations

Proven track record leading high-performing manufacturing teams; experience in fast-paced operational environments; passion for continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing; strong people leadership and communication skills.

Setting up machines · Maintaining tools · Optimizing processes

5+ yrsMinimum Level 4 qualification or equivalent industry experience with 5-7 years in die setting and running injection moulders; extensive experience with PC, Nylon, and PMMA; National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Injection Moulding) Level 4 or similar.

Filling and packing dairy products · Operating equipment · Maintaining cleanliness

Ability to lift up to 20kg, follow health and safety rules, operate equipment per standards, and work rotating shifts. Mechanical experience or forklift license desirable.

Leading site operations · Driving continuous improvement · Managing plant performance

Proven leadership in manufacturing, managing plant performance and budgets, driving continuous improvement (Lean, CI, Six Sigma), relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, right to work in New Zealand, criminal history check and pre-employment medical.

Repairing moulds · Maintaining equipment · Ensuring quality

Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent, manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read engineering drawings, physically demanding environment, legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading packing team · Coordinating daily activities · Packing and dispatching orders

Experience leading a small team in a manufacturing environment; ability to meet deadlines; comfortable with early starts (5am) and working with fresh offal.

Manufacturing antigen · Operating equipment · Documenting tasks

Science degree or equivalent preferred; experience in manufacturing environment; understanding of GMP; computer skills in spreadsheet, word, and SAP.

Performing die changes · Setting up machines · Troubleshooting processes

3+ yrs3+ years die setting in plastic moulding; experience with large dies and machines; forklift and overhead crane capability; mechanical troubleshooting; relevant plastics or mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent training.

Preparing ingredients · Baking products · Packaging bread

Manufacturing or machine operation experience, strong numerical and literacy skills, work health and safety knowledge, and willingness to develop baking skills. Plant baking experience is desirable.

Operating machinery · Maintaining equipment · Improving performance

3+ yrsRequires 3–5 years of packaging or maintenance experience in brewing, FMCG, or food and beverage environments, plus maintenance systems, continuous improvement, technology, communication, and teamwork skills.

Operating machinery · Monitoring performance · Troubleshooting equipment

2+ yrsRequires 2–3 years of machine operation experience, industrial machinery and forklift operation, technical aptitude, basic computer literacy, physical fitness, and ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.

Fabricating components · Welding components · Conducting inspections

Valid ASME IX 6G or equivalent qualification, industrial welding experience, ASME code knowledge, technical drawing interpretation, fabrication, mechanical fitting, precision measurement, and quality control skills.

Operating machinery · Monitoring quality · Completing records

Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred but not required; training provided. Requires willingness to learn, safety commitment, attention to detail, quality focus, and practical problem-solving.

Leading production · Coaching employees · Monitoring performance

Manufacturing leadership experience, machinery safety and hazard management knowledge, planning and problem-solving skills, coaching experience, computer skills, and ability to interpret specifications and Bills of Materials.

Operating machinery · Sorting scrap · Monitoring equipment

2+ yrsAt least 2 years operating heavy machinery or similar equipment; strong attention to detail, problem-solving, reliability, safety awareness, and willingness to learn. Forklift licence and WTR endorsements advantageous.

Operating equipment · Packing products · Supporting manufacturing

No specific qualifications or experience requirements are provided in the posting.

Leading operations · Supervising teams · Managing activities

Requires dairy or food manufacturing dryer experience, packing and processing knowledge, prior leadership or supervisory experience, food safety framework experience, problem-solving, relationship-building, accountability, and sound judgment.

Operating plant · Recording data · Transferring materials

Process plant or manufacturing experience preferred, mechanical aptitude, computer literacy, current Class 1 driver's licence required, and Class 2 licence or loader experience advantageous. Training available for loader or forklift operation.

Operating equipment · Inspecting materials · Monitoring performance

Experience operating processing equipment preferred; forklift certification or experience desirable. Requires first aid knowledge, health and safety awareness, physical fitness, reliable transport, and New Zealand work authorization.

Coordinating packing · Directing teams · Monitoring quality

Previous production, packing, food manufacturing, or similar experience; leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, food safety, and WHS awareness. Must be physically fit and able to lift, stack, and work extended periods on the floor.

Completing winery tasks · Coaching team members · Ensuring compliance

3+ yrsAt least three vintage experiences and winery experience; strong problem-solving skills, physical fitness, reliability, teamwork, English proficiency, and ability to lead or guide junior team members.

Operating equipment · Packing products · Manufacturing goods

No qualifications or experience requirements are provided in the posting.

Operating equipment · Packing products · Manufacturing dairy

No specific qualifications or experience requirements are provided in the posting.

Assembling transport frames · Securing equipment · Operating forklifts

Experience with mechanical assembly, basic carpentry, engineering drawings or CAD viewers, securing heavy equipment, forklifts, and gantry cranes; requires communication, problem-solving, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Receiving grapes · Transferring wine · Sanitising equipment

No experience required; training provided. Must be physically fit, reliable, safety-focused, able to work under pressure, follow English instructions, and commit to vintage schedules.

Filling cylinders · Operating equipment · Managing inventory

Experience in continuous or batch production in a related industrial field, manual handling experience, industrial environment exposure, strong communication, teamwork, and safety commitment. Forklift license advantageous.

Setting up machines · Inspecting labels · Recording data

Manufacturing experience preferred but not required; full training provided. Requires mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, color vision, manual handling ability, and New Zealand work eligibility.

Operating machinery · Recording data · Conducting testing

Processing, food manufacturing, industrial kitchen, or cooking experience; HACCP and GMP understanding; mechanical aptitude; attention to detail; safe and reliable work practices; full-time legal work rights in New Zealand.

Leading production · Driving performance · Developing leaders

3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification and 3+ years of management experience in food science, manufacturing, or process engineering; food processing, safety, quality, lean, Six Sigma, and people leadership experience required.

Leading technicians · Coaching staff · Executing production

Requires GMP biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, Clostridial vaccine knowledge, quality and EHS systems experience, leadership, problem-solving, continuous improvement, project management, and biotechnology or chemistry knowledge.