Our Co-operative Fonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Matapuna toa takitini Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit. About us | Ko wai matou We are a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming whanau. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world. At our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world-class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people, we work alongside the passionate, talented and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation. About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Technologist to join our Cream Products team based in Palmerston North, at our Research and Development Centre (FRDC) on a permanent basis. The primary purpose of our Senior Research Technologist is to produce significant and sustained commercial value for Fonterra through delivering product and technology innovations via the innovation pipeline comprising of new product development, technical business support and/or new technology development projects. You will be required to work on new product and technology development or technology development research projects from concept stage through to commercialisation. You will be required to develop new and innovative ideas, initiate and lead research projects, screen and develop new technologies and products. Your product development expertise together with your ingredients, formulation and processing knowledge will help develop attractive new value propositions for our consumer, ingredient, or food service business. Key Responsibilities Include Establish a track record of significant technological contributions and technical leadership in UHT cream, cream cheese, milkfat, and/or hybrid dairy products and projects. Provide technological leadership for the development of science-backed cream products. Lead Product and Technology development projects. Plan new business opportunities, setting project frameworks, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements. Deliver timely, high-quality development outputs, independently and through teams, according to prioritized business needs. Capture quality data, process it through appropriate statistical techniques, and convert it into suitable forms for stakeholders, including customer-focused presentations and reports. Undertake a range of technical engagement activities (e.g., training customers or in-market teams, troubleshooting, technical recommendations, formulations) to support regional teams and customers in enabling business growth and value. About you | Ko wai koe You'll be confident in your approach to lead and influence in a collaborative environment. You are a good communicator who builds rapport with ease along with being a passionate and innovative thinker who thrives on developing new solutions for our customers. Regardless of experience, a deep interest in scientific thinking and methodology, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn quickly, and an ability to work within cross-functional teams is a must. In addition, you'll have a PhD qualification in food science, chemistry, technology, or engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience working within the food and dairy industry. A Few Other Key Attributes Will Be In-depth knowledge of food and dairy ingredients and products, with experience in formulating, processing, and commercializing specific products or technologies. Ability to develop hypotheses, demonstrate clear thinking and judgment, and apply hypothesis-driven product design and development approach to meet essential objectives. Advanced skills in scoping, designing, and shaping projects to stay ahead of the competition. Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities with internal and external partners. Demonstrated advanced leadership and mentoring skills. The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Te Matapuna Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments. With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you. We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs. We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills. Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location. No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave. To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers. Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. T?tou t?tou. Applications close midnight on Sunday, 25th of August. #J-18808-Ljbffr
