Junior Product Developer

Foodstuffs, Inc.

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Posted on: 9/3/2025

Origin: • 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Junior

About the role

12 month fixed-term opportunity
Manage the full lifecycle of product development for private-label products
Support product range proposals, reformulations and ensure commercialisation aligns with customer expectations and target pricing
Champion product excellence and customer value through strong supplier partnerships and effective project execution
Stay informed on food trends and customer insights and collaborate across teams to deliver category action plans
Support product and packaging briefs and ensure compliance with brand and safety standards
Oversee test kitchen operations, sample management and sensory evaluations

A tertiary qualification in Food Science or a related field, with practical experience in packaged goods development
Strong foundation in food science and product development with hands-on experience in FMCG/retail or similar sectors
Understanding of food codes and regulations in New Zealand, applying scientific principles to product formulation
Ability to utilise market insight tools like AC Nielsen, Dunnhumby, and Mintel to inform customer-driven decisions
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in cross-functional collaboration and delivering presentations & information to a range of audience types
A passionate foodie with a creative palate, exceptional time management, and a proactive work ethic