The Role
Ko wai mātou - A bit about us:
Foodstuffs Own Brands is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated organisation, owned by the two Foodstuffs regional co-operatives. Foodstuffs Own Brands is the business responsible for product development, sourcing, and quality control on private label products exclusively for the Foodstuffs retail and wholesale banners nationally. We own several brands, the most iconic of which is the much-loved Pams brand which holds the title of New Zealand’s leading grocery brand. Our brands have been such a big part of the kitchens, dinner tables and homes of New Zealanders for over 80 years. From our humble beginnings when we supplied just Pams baking and custard powder, we now boast a range of over 3000 products with everything from baking to butchery, to fresh produce and grocery. We aim to inspire New Zealanders with affordable, high quality, innovative products that are supported by simple yet delicious recipes, mealtime solution and household tips.
Te Tūranga – About the role
Reporting to the GM of Foodstuffs Own Brands, you will play a key role within the Foodstuffs Own Brands leadership team. You’ll be responsible for developing Quality & Technical strategy, processes, and standards for our private label portfolio, reflecting best practice, and ensure that these are implemented and used appropriately. You’ll also lead and coach an established team of quality and technical experts.
You’ll work closely with your peers along with stakeholders from the wider Foodstuffs business, suppliers, regulatory bodies and other organisations to ensure that our products are safe, compliant, and meet the needs of our customers, throughout the product lifecycle.
He kōrero mōu - About you
We are looking for someone who is ready to step in and take our Quality and Technical team into the future. Your strong leadership skills and food manufacturing experience will ensure you are successful. The ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a cross-functional environment is also key. You’ll need a sound knowledge of the NZ regulatory environment for food. Non-food experience is also beneficial as we have an extensive non-food portfolio. If you love what you do, but above all else have a real love and passion for grocery then apply today!
Ngā painga - What we offer
We’re committed to providing awesome experiences for our people, including offering a range of benefits
Free carparking - we’ve got over 1,000 carparks including 36 free EV plugs
Southern cross health insurance, Foodies superannuation scheme
Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores
Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, long service leave
Inhouse learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes).
We’re interested in your diverse experiences, your strengths and how adaptable you are to learn and grow. If you don't meet every requirement, but feel this role could be for you, we’d still love to hear from you!
Experience awesome. Achieve awesome. Be awesomely you.
We’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau.
We encourage you to apply with all your awesomeness and welcome your diverse background, including any disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or neurodiversity.
If you require accessibility support to ensure you can fairly access our recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected]. Accessibility support could include, interview location, sign language interpreter, assistive technology.
Don’t ‘cart’ around – apply now!
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The Company
What We Do
Foodies is a cooperative, made up of 22,000 kiwis just like you, working hard to make sure New Zealanders get more out of life. Chances are you have been one of our customers, we serve more than 1.4 million kiwis each week through our PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and Gilmours stores.
We have more than 350 stores up and down the North Island, from Houhora in the far north, to Island Bay in the coolest little capital in the world. And we have support centres in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington.
Check out www.foodstuffs.careers to hear our people talk about what they do, why they do it, and to hear about some of the coolest career opportunities in NZ.
