Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

The role:

If you're studying Food Science, Food Technology or Chemistry and have an interest in quality assurance and food safety, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Quality team at our Pōkeno manufacturing site for a 10 week paid internship.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance and manufacturing, working alongside experienced professionals and applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects.

You'll support a range of quality and food safety initiatives, helping the team with data collection, documentation and training materials.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Supporting the development of Quality Monitoring Scheme documentation for our Release team.

• Assisting with the collection and review of raw milk temperature data for validation activities.

• Supporting data collection for our Environmental Monitoring Programme.

• Helping develop PowerPoint presentations and training materials covering GMP and food safety.

• Working with different teams across the site to support quality and food safety initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Currently studying Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

• An interest in food safety, quality systems and manufacturing.

• Good attention to detail and confidence working with data and documentation.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively with different teams.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience within a leading New Zealand dairy and nutrition business.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Quality and Food Safety professionals.

• The chance to apply your academic knowledge to real business projects.

• Practical skills and experience to support your future career.

• Valuable industry connections and exposure to the food manufacturing industry.

Apply Now

We'd love to hear from students who are keen to learn, bring fresh ideas and gain hands-on experience with The a2 Milk Company.