Dairy Goat Co-operative (DGC) is the pioneer of goat milk infant formula. We develop, manufacture and export premium consumer packaged nutritional powders across the world. We are one of the region’s leading exporters, serving international markets via our marketing partners and joint venture relationships. The markets are located primarily in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.
As the pioneer of goat milk infant formula, we also have a world-leading research programme, working with experts and researchers both within New Zealand and across the world. Our scientific advisory board includes world-leading experts in the field of early life nutrition.
About the Role:
As our Export Documentation Co-ordinator, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our international shipments move smoothly and meet the regulatory and documentation requirements of each destination market. You’ll produce, maintain and coordinate accurate export documentation, working across internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues and keep shipments on track in a complex and continually evolving export environment.
About the day-to-day responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
• Prepare and coordinate accurate export documentation for international shipments.
• Prepare MPI Health Certificates, Customs declarations, Certificates of Origin, COAs and other required export documentation.
• Review OMARs and destination country requirements to ensure shipments remain compliant.
• Coordinate documentation with Customs, MPI, shipping providers, banks and other relevant authorities.
• Manage critical export timeframes to support smooth and timely delivery into international markets.
• Keep customers informed on shipment progress and documentation requirements.
• Identify and resolve documentation or regulatory issues, including changes affecting product already in transit.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date shipping documentation, records and filing systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient export activity.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant import/export requirements, regulations and procedures.
• Provide backup support with sales order generation and container scheduling when required.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the export documentation function.
Experience & Qualifications
Ideally, you’ll bring:
• Previous experience in export documentation, logistics, shipping or international trade.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing, food or export environment.
• Understanding of export documentation and international shipping requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory and market access requirements would be advantageous.
• Experience coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills and confidence working across systems and documentation.
Skills and Attributes
You’ll be someone who:
• Has exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Is organised and comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates confidently and builds strong working relationships.
• Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution.
• Is proactive and comfortable problem-solving when things don’t go to plan.
• Works well across teams and enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts.
• Remains calm and methodical in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working with changing regulatory requirements.
What’s in it for you:
At DGC, you’ll be part of a unique New Zealand Co-operative producing premium nutritional products for markets around the world.
• Join a collaborative team where accuracy, initiative and problem-solving really matter.
• Competitive market salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Employee Benefits Insurance.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural workforce.
If you’re an organised, detail-focused team player who enjoys problem-solving and keeping things on track, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, please get in touch with Sam Martch on 021 229 5793 for a confidential chat.
Applications for this vacancy will close on 16 November 2026, but we may start interviewing before then.
Please note that applications are directed through our Applicant Tracking System called ELMO.