Food Technologist

Job Details:

Hourly Pay: $35-45 per hour

Balaji Foods & Sweets is seeking a qualified and experienced Food Technologist to support product development, quality assurance, and food safety compliance within our food manufacturing operations in Auckland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve new and existing food products (sweets, snacks, and processed foods)
• Conduct laboratory and production trials to evaluate flavour, texture, shelf life, and nutritional composition
• Analyse raw materials and finished products to ensure quality and compliance
• Advise on food processing, preservation, packaging, and storage methods
• Establish and maintain quality assurance systems and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP)
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand food regulations and industry standards
• Support production teams with process optimisation and troubleshooting
• Conduct research into new ingredients, technologies, and product innovations
• Develop and improve new and existing food products (sweets, savouries, snacks, and processed foods)

Skills requirements:

• Minimum two years’ relevant experience OR a bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Technology, Food science or related field
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Multilingual candidates preferred

To Apply:

You must be either a New Zealand Citizen / Resident or on a valid visa and able to work full time.

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