Manufacturing jobs in New Zealand.

Leading shift team · Overseeing production · Optimizing processes

3+ yrs3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably dairy or food; technical background in electrical and mechanical; knowledge of lean manufacturing, IWS, Six Sigma; strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills.

Processing glass · Handling glass safely · Meeting production targets

1+ yr1-2 years machine operating experience; physical fitness for manual lifting; safety focus; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening required.

Operating industrial bandsaw equipment · Processing meat products · Maintaining clean work area

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently residing in NZ; able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; able to pass a Ministry of Justice criminal history check

Handling food products · Maintaining food safety · Cleaning production equipment

Legally allowed to work in New Zealand

Fabricating steel components · Welding metal assemblies · Interpreting workshop drawings

Proven fabrication experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment; experience with plate, pipe, structural steel, sheet metal, or heavy fabricated assemblies; competency in MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW; full NZ working rights or valid work visa; NZ resident or citizen

Operating machinery · Reading production plans · Recording materials

NZ Restricted or Full driver's licence; mechanically minded; high attention to detail; good written communication and basic mathematics; health and safety awareness; willingness to learn and develop.

Slaughtering livestock · Processing meat · Boning meat

Eligible to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment; provide two forms of identification proving legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Leading shift team · Coordinating production · Optimizing processes

3+ yrs3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably dairy or food; technical background in electrical and mechanical; knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement focus.

Leading brewing operators · Coordinating shift rosters · Monitoring production quality

1+ yrAt least 1–2 years’ experience leading teams in brewing, FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing, dairy, or a similar production environment; confidence using Excel and Microsoft Office

Operating processing equipment · Monitoring process controls · Completing production records

Experience in food manufacturing; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Operating print technology · Maintaining machinery · Inspecting components

Trade qualification (Certificate IV in Print or similar), experience in flexo or web offset printing, quality control skills, manual handling ability, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Operating packing equipment · Monitoring product quality · Completing dispatch documentation

Legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand; willing to work rotating shifts and rostered hours; able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Leading shift team · Overseeing production · Optimizing equipment performance

3+ yrsExperience with automated manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, data analysis, IWS/Lean/Six Sigma, safety and quality systems, coaching skills, and preferably 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Leading team · Driving safety · Coordinating operations

Experience leading teams in manufacturing, processing, recycling, logistics or industrial environments; strong safety commitment; proven ability to motivate and develop teams; competent computer skills including Microsoft Excel; forklift or Class 2 license desirable.

Planning production resources · Managing workforce resources · Tracking production KPIs

Strong understanding of Health and Safety Compliance; familiarity with MPI requirements; intermediate-level computer skills; proven leadership experience

Programming CNC machines · Setting up CNC machines · Inspecting finished components

5+ yrs5+ years' CNC machining experience; programming, setting up and operating CNC machines; understanding of machining processes, tooling and workholding; interpreting engineering drawings and complex GD&T; inspecting precision components against specification

Operating packing equipment · Completing quality documentation · Maintaining food safety

Legally entitled to work in New Zealand; able to undergo pre-employment medical, drug screening, and reference checks

Operating asphalt plant · Moving plant materials · Monitoring asphalt production

Passing pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check; fit for work

Conducting halal slaughter · Maintaining halal standards · Following safety practices

Previous halal processing experience; NZQA Record of Learning showing Unit Standards 25926, 21623, and 25927; practising Muslim; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Operating SMT equipment · Handling components · Inspecting product quality

Operating thermal line machinery · Monitoring production quality · Handling aluminium profiles

Machine operating experience in manufacturing; mechanically minded; physically capable of lifting up to 20kg; reliable and safety focused; flexible for overtime; must be living in New Zealand and legally entitled to work.

Operating production processes · Monitoring process variations · Solving plant issues

3+ yrs3–5 years in FMCG (Food/Dairy) manufacturing experience

Operating production process · Solving process problems · Cleaning and inspecting plant

3+ yrsCompletion of all assigned training by the scheduled due date; 3–5 years in spray drying

Leading site production · Ensuring food safety · Driving continuous improvement

Manufacturing leadership experience with demonstrated results; food or pharmaceutical manufacturing background; understanding of GMP, Food Safety & Quality, and Lean Manufacturing; degree in science or engineering; excellent verbal and written English

Operating packing machinery · Setting production lines · Following manufacturing procedures

Ability to safely lift up to 25kg; ability to follow work instructions, SOPs and safety requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment; good verbal and written English

Operating packing machinery · Setting production lines · Following work instructions

Coordinating cellar operations · Supervising cellar team · Maintaining safety standards

Senior cellarhand experience or relevant oenology study; strong practical and technical skills; forklift and full driver's licence; availability for nights/weekends during harvest and longer hours when required.

Running production processes · Resolving process issues · Maintaining production records

3+ yrs3–5 years in the FMCG industry and/or 3–5 years in spray drying

Leading team · Driving performance · Coordinating resources

Proven people leadership experience, manufacturing experience (food manufacturing highly regarded), strong communication and organisational skills, practical problem-solving, commitment to safety and quality, SAP/WMS/Dimensions experience preferred.