Ready to take your next career steps and be our next manufacturing champion?

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 Production Supervisor, your day-to-day responsibilities will include operating and monitoring the UHT standardising and sterilising process and/or the UHT filling equipment to meet planned milk volumes in accordance with the production plan.

As a UHT Technician, you will be responsible for operating the downline and palletising equipment while assisting process operators with the Ultra High Treatment (UHT) plant. Additionally, you will complete all relevant plant checks, sample and test UHT milk, operate and monitor the milk separating and pasteurising or filling equipment as needed, meet agreed productivity and waste reduction targets, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness around the plant.

Previous dairy or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but not essential.

What you need to know:
• The position is based at our Mokai factory, 30km northwest of Taupo.
• Shift pattern (2 days on, 2 nights on, and 4 days off).
• Hours of work are 6.00am - 6.00pm.
• You will be required to operate a forklift and Miraka will support with certified forklift training.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensure the product meets required specifications.
• Implement and maintain the quality/HACCP plan to ensure the correct procedures are followed and required targets are achieved.
• Manage product sampling requirements.
• Complete regular checks and maintain records on accuracy of product coding.
• Ensure efficient cleaning schedules are conducted at the appropriate time intervals.
• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement in the packing plant.
• Participate and support the quality audit process and drive necessary action to ensure 100% adherence.

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.
• Improve your professional skills and knowledge through on-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Have the opportunity to receive on the job recognised qualifications through Primary ITO.
• 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.