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Be ready to walk through a product you developed end to end: brief, trials, failures, and how you locked a manufacturable spec. Expect questions on experimental design, sensory or analytical checks, allergen/label constraints, and how you partner with factory teams during scale-up.
Strong fit if you enjoy hands-on formulation and disciplined trial work in a food or nutrition manufacturing setting. The East Tamaki site role suits someone who wants lab-to-plant collaboration rather than remote desk work.
As a New Product Development Technologist at Vitaco in East Tamaki, you would typically turn brief concepts into trial formulas, run lab and pilot trials, record sensory and stability results, and hand specs to operations. Expect close work with R&D, quality, and supply on ingredient swaps, scale-up issues, and launch timelines for Vitaco’s product range.
No. The listing is based in East Tamaki, Manukau, so expect on-site lab and plant collaboration.
Formulation trials, documentation, and scaling new or improved products with quality and operations partners.
Food science or similar lab experience, plus comfort turning trial data into clear manufacturing specs.
Vitaco - East Tamaki, Manukau New Product Development Technologist (NPD) – Sport & Foods Empowering Healthier Lives Position Summary At Vitaco, we are dedicated to creating products that support healthier lives. As a market leader in the health and wellness industry, our portfolio includes some of Australasia's most trusted brands, such as Musashi, Nutra-Life, and Healtheries. We are seeking an experienced New Product Development Technologist - Sport & Foods to join our team. Core Duties Conduct market research and analyze trends to inform product development strategies Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, and sales, to develop innovative products that meet consumer needs Ensure all new products comply with regulatory requirements and company standards Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for product formulations and manufacturing processes Support the launch of new products by providing technical expertise during production and distribution phases Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field; Master's degree preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in New Product Development within the health and wellness industry Strong understanding of product development processes, from concept to commercialization Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and consumer insights Proficient in using software tools for product formulation and technical documentation Experience working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment is highly desirable Working at Vitaco Vitaco offers a collaborative work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on people's health and well-being. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that support healthier lifestyles. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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