ABOUT THE ROLE - Te tūranga mahi

This is Permanent Position, working Sunday – Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 40 hours per week.

Come and join us in our state-of-the-art Danone laboratory based in Mangere! We have a fantastic new opportunity for the Senior Analyst - Microbiology - to be part of our fun-loving and dynamic Quality and Food Safety team.

Reporting to the Microbiology Team Leader, you will be part of the Laboratory Team. The role will focus on achieving Danone Nutricia SN Quality & Food Safety objectives by providing accurate results on time for the release of products. You will work according to prescribed standards as well as making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead test scheduling and testing for Microbiology and Pathogen testing on Food and Environmental matrices
• Follow approved methods and ensure traceable and accurate and precise testing results on time  
• Adhere to ISO 17025, MPI RLP and corporate standards 
• Lead verification of Microbiological test methods 
• Lead technical risk assessments and complete CAPA 
• Complete swabbing in assigned areas within Danone facilities   

ABOUT YOU - Mō Koe

You are a person with an ability to work collaboratively with diverse cross-functional stakeholders, build relations and effectively coordinate the tasks to support the business. Your prior experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment will help you succeed in this role. Your agility and ability to work with shifting priorities, attention to detail, empathy, sound influencing skills, and persistence to see a task through will be highly beneficial in the role.

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology
• Minimum BSc, majoring in Microbiology, Food Sci or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a key technical person (minimum five years) in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory (i.e., testing dairy and food samples).
• Working knowledge of dairy testing.
• Experience in validation or verification work linked to methods and processes.
• Sound IT skills with proficiency or Advanced Excel skills
• Prior experience in Auditing is preferred
• Agile mindset with an ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

ABOUT US - Mō Mātou

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance lives and provide genuine value.

Our Benefits - Nga Painga

• Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
• Free life insurance
• Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking,
• Discount in our products and at a range of retailers.
• Gym and cafe discounts.
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Fresh fruit every day.
• 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
• Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you.

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets.

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to find out more about us.

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us before 10 February 2026.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.

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