Process Operators & Technical Graduates

About Us

Leaft Foods is at the forefront of sustainable food innovation, dedicated to transforming the way we produce and consume protein. Our mission is to harness the power of leaf proteins to create nutritious, environmentally friendly food products. By focusing on cutting-edge research and development, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of food production and provide healthier alternatives for consumers.

Leaft Foods is backed by high-profile investors including Khosla Ventures, Ngāi Tahu, Steven Adams, Sir Stephen Tindall, Icehouse Ventures, Dan Carter and the ACC Investment Fund. Our backers allow us to push the boundaries of innovation and fuel our rapid growth.

Role Overview

As a Process Technician, you will be directly responsible for bringing our products to life. Your responsibilities will include operating within a shift at one of our two Rolleston-based sites. This will include manual operation of equipment and troubleshooting issues with the help of the wider Leaft team. You will work alongside other operators and engineers on both day and night shifts.

Who We're After

We'd love to hear from you if you're one of the following:

• An experienced operator from a food processing or manufacturing background

• A highly motivated, capable new starter ready to learn and grow with us

• A driven STEM / Ag graduate looking to get hands-on in a pioneering food-tech environment

If you're enthusiastic, excited about groundbreaking change in NZ's food industry and would thrive in a high speed start-up environment, we're keen to talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment
• Monitor and control processing equipment to ensure consistent and high-quality product output
• Assist in quality control activities, including sampling, testing, and documentation of production batches
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment-related challenges
• Leverage knowledge of HACCP and GMP principles to safely produce food
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and achievement
• Contribute to further development of our products and process

Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in food manufacturing or STEM/Ag graduate
• Ability to work in a shift-based schedule on both day and night shifts
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

This is a fixed-term role through to the end of our production season (June 2027).