Ready to take your next career steps and be part of a growing business that cares for the land and our whanau?

Miraka is New Zealand’s first Māori-owned milk processing company and the world’s first to be powered by renewable ‘green’ geothermal energy. Established in 2010 and founded upon a Te Ao Māori world-view - kaitiakitanga is a core value, caring for the land, natural environment and people.

Miraka has a low-carbon manufacturing footprint of 92% less carbon emissions than other traditional coal-powered factories. The Miraka dairy plant at Mokai, 30km northwest of Taupō, is one of only two in the world powered by geothermal energy and processes 300 million litres of milk annually. Miraka farmer suppliers are within a 100km radius of our factory.

Miraka is one of New Zealand’s largest Māori export businesses, exporting NZD $300 million of premium whole milk powder, UHT milk, frozen cream, frozen milk concentrate and customised milk powders to more than 17 countries around the world.

Who we are looking for
Reporting to the Powder Production Supervisor, your day-to-day responsibilities will be to assist in the operation of Powder manufacturing to meet the planned milk volumes in accordance with the production plan. You will also be required to complete product quality checks and documentation in a timely and accurate manner, meet agreed productivity and waste reduction targets and to maintain a high standard of cleanliness around the plant. As 2IC, you will take full control of guaranteeing plant and people safety when the Powder supervisor is on leave and ensuring all procedures and production schedules are adhered too.
Previous dairy or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but not essential.

What you need to know:
• Shift work requirement – 4x4 pattern (2 days/2 nights on, 4 days off. 12-hour shifts)
• The position is based at our Mokai factory, 30km northwest of Taupō.
• You will report to Powder Production Supervisor

Key responsibilities for this position include:
• Operate the Packing/Palletising and processing equipment without compromising food safety and H&S requirements in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure Manuals to ensure product quality is of the highest standard and agreed productivity, yield efficiency, down time and waste improvement targets are achieved.
• Undertake product and packaging quality requirements in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure Manuals to ensure product quality is not compromised in any way.
• Contribute and participate in problem solving activities when the plant is experiencing operational issues.
• Contribute and participate with the implementation of process improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Provide accurate and timely information on productivity, yields, wastage and downtime events to the supervisors
• Ensure product meets required specifications.
• Monitor and record the required data while operating powder manufacturing machinery to allow trace back of all information if required.
• Complete product sampling and testing requirements as per the Standard Operating Procedure Manuals.
• Complete regular physical plant checks and maintain accurate records of all actions.
• Ensure plant hygiene is maintained as per the schedule referenced in the Standard Operating Manuals.
• Participate and support the quality process and drive necessary action to ensure 100% compliance to the site RMP.

Why this role is right for you!
This is a cool opportunity to apply your food processing experience at one of New Zealand’s largest Māori export businesses.
You will have the chance to:
• Demonstrate and apply your expertise on the job.
• Improve your professional skills and knowledge through on-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Contribute and participate with process improvement initiatives.
• Help increase overall business productivity and outcomes.
• Work to best practice manufacturing standards.

And in return you will:
• Receive competitive remuneration.
• Have subsidised medical insurance.
• Have company life and trauma insurance.
• Receive fuel support.
• Have the chance to grow within a medium-sized organisation challenging the status quo and leading the way in the dairy industry.
• Feel valued as a member of our Miraka whānau.
• Work within a company that is respectful of our diversity and encourages inclusion.

Please be aware that all applicants must successfully complete the following pre-employment checks:
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Medical examination
• Ministry of Justice criminal background check

Applicants must also have the legal right to work in Aotearoa.

What next?
• Apply before Friday April 11th 2025.
• Head to the Seek website to apply: https://www.seek.co.nz/Miraka-jobs/at-this-company
• Or call Jess or Nicky (HR team) for a confidential discussion on 07 906 0761.