About Lactalis
Lactalis New Zealand, formerly known as Fonterra Brands NZ, is now proudly part of the Lactalis Group.
Here in Aotearoa, New Zealand, we employ more than 1,000 people across four manufacturing sites, two distribution centres and our corporate head office. Together, we produce some of the country’s most loved dairy brands, including Anchor, Fresh’n Fruity, Mainland and Kāpiti.
Our business also includes NZ New Milk, a specialised nutrition and infant formula manufacturer that produces premium products for global markets. We manufacture high-quality dairy products enjoyed by Kiwis here in New Zealand and consumers around the world.
Lactalis is a French family-owned business and the world’s largest dairy company. With a presence in 50 countries, employing around 90,000 people and a range of 2,000 dairy products. Lactalis is committed to contributing to the health and well-being of consumers around the world every day.
Our passionate and talented team is dedicated to nurturing the future of dairy, unlocking new opportunities and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to take the lead on nutrition for Lactalis NZ and make your mark across a diverse portfolio of well-known dairy brands. You’ll have genuine ownership, working across the business and externally to strengthen our nutrition approach and help shape how we show up on important nutrition and regulatory topics. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory and Nutrition, you will:
- Develop nutrition frameworks and lead nutrition reporting across the Lactalis NZ portfolio
- Partner with marketing to develop credible, evidence-based nutrition stories and collateral aligned with regulatory requirements
- Represent Lactalis NZ in relevant industry forums
- Provide nutrition and regulatory guidance across new product development and existing products for domestic and export markets
- Build capability across the business through nutrition and regulatory training, while supporting the development of your team
About You
You’re a confident nutrition professional who enjoys making science practical, relevant and easy to understand while aligned with regulatory requirements. Collaborative and proactive, you’ll be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders while taking ownership of your area and bringing a strong evidence-based perspective to the conversation. In addition to this, you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in Nutrition, Dietetics or Health Science
- Experience within dairy, food, FMCG or supplements, with regulatory experience highly desirable
- Confidence interpreting scientific research and applying evidence to real-world business decisions
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- The confidence to represent the business externally and contribute credibly to industry nutrition and regulatory discussions
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture where your contribution makes a real impact
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Lactalis NZ, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Let’s make this your best move yet. Apply now and be part of a global business with local heart!