Process Operator

Ready to be part of a major milestone for the Tokoroa site?
Following a number of internal promotions and career development opportunities across our team, we're excited to invite Expressions of Interest for several opportunities supporting the commissioning of our second state-of-the-art dryer this August.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a significant growth project, develop your skills, and make a real impact in one of New Zealand's leading dairy operations. If you're looking for your next challenge and want to contribute to the future success of the Tokoroa site, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a team where innovation, growth, and opportunity come together.

Why join ofi?
At ofi, we’re more than a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, we’re a business with purpose. We partner with farmers worldwide to create ingredients that are good for consumers, communities, and the planet.
Our dairy operations span 25 countries, with over 120 partnering dairy farmers supplying high‑quality milk to our Tokoroa plant. We’re proud to innovate, invest, and grow sustainably, including our world‑class biomass boiler and circular‑economy feed solutions right here in NZ. 
Now, we’re expanding again — and you can be part of it.

⭐ What you’ll be doing
As a Production Operator, you’ll be at the forefront of commissioning and operating our new dryer. You will:

• Support start-up, testing, and stabilisation of the new dryer operations
• Run production processes safely, efficiently, and to precise quality standards
• Troubleshoot issues with confidence and work collaboratively to find solutions
• Monitor equipment, complete documentation, and uphold food-safety requirements
• Work closely with experienced operators, engineers, and site leaders during commissioning
• Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and hands‑on learning

If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same — this is the role for you

�� Why you’ll love working with us
Working at ofi means joining a global organisation that truly makes an impact. We're deeply connected to the communities where our ingredients are grown, and we take pride in delivering reliable, traceable, high‑quality ingredients to some of the world’s most loved brands. 
You’ll enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities for progression as our site grows
• Supportive leadership and a great team environment
• Being part of a commissioning project — a career milestone you can be proud of
• A workplace where we “make it real” every day

     

We can only consider candidates who are based in and have the right to work in New Zealand.

We have a zero tolerance policy to drugs, and you must be able to pass our pre-employment medical / drug screening.