Research & Development Internship (Expression of Interest)

Research & Development Internship (Expression of Interest)

6-Month Internship | Dairy R&D | Auckland, Christchurch & Puhoi

Are you a recent Master's or PhD graduate looking to apply your research in a commercial environment?

• Expression of Interest
• !6-month paid R&D internship through the MBIE R&D Career Grant programme
• .Opportunities across Auckland, Christchurch and Puhoi

.

The Opportuni

tyGoodman Fielder New Zealand is invitin g Expressions of Intere st from talented graduates to join our Dairy Research & Development team through th e MBIE R&D Career Grant Program m

e.

This six-month internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects focused on dairy innovation, product development, sustainability and process improvement while gaining hands-on industry experience alongside experienced R&D professiona

ls.

Please note: This is an Expression of Interest only. Any appointment will be subject to meeting MBIE eligibility requirements and successful approval of a joint MBIE R&D Career Grant application

.

What you'll be

doingYou'll contribute to commercially relevant R&D projects, inclu

• ding:Supporting dairy product innovation and process improvement proj
• ects.Planning, conducting and analysing laboratory, pilot plant and factory tr
• ials.Analysing data and providing technical recommendat
• ions.Collaborating with cross-functional teams across R&D, Operations, Quality and Commer
• cial.Presenting findings and contributing to technical rep
• orts.Maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and scientific integ

rity.

Abo

ut youWe're looking for curious, motivated graduates who enjoy solving real-world chall

enges.Candidates must

Graduation Requi

• rementsRecently completed a Master's or PhD qualificat
• ion; andSubmitted their thesis for examination, or completed all taught Master's course requirements, within the previous 12

months.

Work El

• igibilityBe legally entitled to work in New Zea
• land; andB
• e either:A New Zealand citizen/ permanent res
• ident; orA graduate of a New Zealand university or tertiary education ins

titution.

Industry Experience Re

quirementsC andidate s must not have previously worked as a full-time employee in a role directly related to their field of study within the relevant industry, except for temporary, part-time or university-based

positions.

Wh

• at we offerSix months of hands-on industry R&D
• experience.Mentoring from experienced Dairy R&D pro
• fessionals.Exposure to commercial innovation projects within New Zealand's leading dair
• y business.Development of technical, project management and commerc
• ial skills.Funding support (subject to MBIE approval and

guidelin

es)

About UsWe are a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, delivering some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands including Edmonds, Meadow Fresh, Freya's, Molenberg and P

uhoi Valley.

We believe that success comes down to our people. We're driven by our values – We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We G et Stuff Done – and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. With operations spanning New Zealand and beyond, we offer real opportunities to grow your career across functions, brands

and borders.

Ready to launch your career in

Dairy R&D?If you're a recent Master's or PhD graduate looking to turn your research into real-world impact, we'd love to

hear from you.Apply now to register your Expressio n of Interest. Once applications have been reviewed, eligible candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the MBIE R&D Career

Grant process.

Reference: MBIE funding reference in the JD ( https://www.business.govt.nz/tax-and-money/innov

ation-funding).