Food Safety Officer

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Join The a2 Milk Company as a Food Safety Officer at the Pokeno site to own and elevate HACCP and cGMP in an infant nutrition facility. You will implement and verify factory food safety controls, deliver training, conduct audits, drive corrective actions, analyse trends, and lead investigations to minimise risk and move toward zero food safety defects. Ideal candidates bring experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of HACCP and regulatory requirements, a background in food science or microbiology, and training delivery. To apply, submit your CV with improvements and audits led, and be prepared for a phone screen if shortlisted.

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General information

Job Title Food Safety Officer Location New Zealand - Pokeno Date Published Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Ref # 360 Work Type Permanent Business Unit Supply Chain & Operations

Short Summary

Protect product integrity in a leading infant nutrition facility. Own HACCP, GMP and food safety systems at a2 Milk’s Pokeno factory.

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. 

 

About the role:

Based at our Pokeno manufacturing site, you will play a critical role in implementing food safety strategies and ensuring consistent compliance across the site. You will be a key driver of proactive food safety controls and continuous improvement within the factory.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Implementing and verifying factory food safety programs including cGMP, HACCP, zoning, pathogen management and foreign matter control
• Developing and delivering food safety training and building capability across the site
• Conducting GMP and food safety audits, and driving corrective and preventative actions
• Verifying the effective execution of the HACCP system and pre-requisite programs
• Analysing trends, data and results to identify risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting investigation and resolution of food safety incidents using structured problem-solving tools
• Driving a proactive food safety culture with the goal of zero food safety defects

 

What you will bring:

 

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally within infant nutrition 
• Strong working knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Background in food science, food microbiology or food processing
• Experience establishing, leading or supporting HACCP studies
• Knowledge of zoning principles and pathogen monitoring programs
• Confident communication and training delivery skills, with the ability to influence on the factory floor
• A proactive, detail-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capability

 

What we offer

• Medical, Life & Income Protection Insurance.
• Annual Bonus.
• A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Social club.

Apply now

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screening.

 

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