Senior Food Technologist

The Riddet Institute is a world-renowned Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in food and nutritional sciences. We lead cutting-edge research and capability development that transforms the New Zealand food sector.

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Food Technologist to join our Food Innovation team. You will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering food product and process development projects, particularly those involving novel food ingredients with targeted digestive and nutritional properties. 

You'll work across the Riddet Institute's multidisciplinary research environment and liaise with industry clients to define project scope, develop experimental plans, and translate science into commercially relevant outcomes.

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Closes July 29, 2025

Laboratory Facility Manager

Are you an experienced leader in laboratory operations ready to take on a transformative opportunity? We are looking for a high-performing Laboratory Facility Manager to lead the transition, establishment, and ongoing management of the Ngā Huia Building - a flagship, purpose-built laboratory facility supporting cutting-edge veterinary science. This position is based at our Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.

This role offers a unique career milestone - initially managing the seamless relocation of staff, laboratories, and services into the new building by late 2025, then assuming full responsibility for its technical and operational leadership

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Closes Aug 12, 2025

Chair in Dairy Materials Science and Technology

In partnership with Fonterra - New Zealand's global dairy leader - Massey University invites applications for a premier, industry-connected academic appointment: the Fonterra-Massey Chair in Dairy Materials Science and Technology.

Based in the School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences, this prestigious professorial role embodies a long-standing and future-focused collaboration between Massey and Fonterra.

This is a full professorial appointment, designed to provide strategic academic leadership and drive innovation in dairy materials science.

If you are ready to shape the future of dairy materials science and lead globally relevant research with real-world outcomes, we welcome your application.

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Closes Aug 28, 2025

Food Technologist

Help a national charity improve meal consistency, safety, and systems so volunteers can reach more families and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Job posted Jul 17, 2025