Senior Analyst Chemistry

Short Intro and About the Job

ABOUT THE ROLE - Te tūranga mahi

This is Fixed Term Position (12 months), working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, 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 – Chemistry - to be part of our fun-loving and dynamic Quality and Food Safety team.

Reporting to the Chemistry 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):

• Supporting the safe, compliant and effective day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
• Delivering and overseeing chemistry testing in accordance with approved methods, processes and quality requirements.
• Supporting compliance with ISO 17025, laboratory accreditation requirements and Danone Quality & Food Safety standards.
• Performing internal audits and supporting investigation of non-conforming laboratory work, including root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Supporting method verification, proficiency testing and ongoing laboratory competency.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and training to laboratory and cross-functional teams.
• Supporting compliance relating to hazardous substances, dangerous goods storage and Safety Data Sheets.
• Supporting physical, sensory and finished-product contaminant sampling and testing requirements.
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives that positively impact laboratory performance and the wider business.
• Supporting the Team Leader and stepping into a 2IC role when delegated.

About You

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.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least five years' experience in a technical laboratory role, ideally within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Strong chemistry expertise and experience testing within a dairy, food or similar manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of dairy testing requirements.
• Experience in verification or validation of laboratory methods and processes.
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Experience supporting laboratory quality systems, investigations, internal audits and continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn laboratory systems and new software.

About Us, We offer and What's next

ABOUT US - Mō Mātou

Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2025.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

WE OFFER - Tatau

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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