Summer Student – Quality (3 months fixed-term)

Tip Top Ice Cream is a major player in the New Zealand ice cream industry with iconic brands that Kiwis love and trust. At Tip Top, we strive to be the best at everything we do. We are passionate about excellence and uphold high ethical standards. Our people own their work and our team, along with our brands, are our competitive advantage in FMCG. We recognise outstanding performance and reward your efforts.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for summer student to join our Quality Teams, you will contribute to a variety of projects and support day-to-day operations. This is a fantastic role for a 2nd or 3rd year food technology/science student who is looking to gain valuable industry experience which will surely benefit your future career.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Preparing documents relating to quality and food safety

·        Working on continuous improvement projects

·        Assisting day-to-day quality tasks

What you’ll bring and develop

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

·        Be a 2nd or 3rd year university student majoring in Food Technology/Science

·        Strong Microsoft Office skills

·        Great communication skills – written and verbal

·        Effective time management

Our story

Tip Top has been part of New Zealanders' lives for 80 years and we're proud to still be making the delicious ice cream products that every New Zealander loves. Tip Top is well known for its delicious product range and for its innovation and creativity. Forward-thinking and successful, Tip Top can offer you access to great resources and the potential to grow your career.

As part of the Froneri family, we are the second largest ice cream manufacturer in the world, selling a staple of well-known ice cream brands in 25 countries. Froneri brings leadership and global expertise in ice cream, reaching into new ice cream markets, and new consumer products.

If you are looking to work for a company that is always working to find new ways to improve its business and excite the market, then Tip Top Ice Cream is for you.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We want great people who want to do great things, no matter their background, and we have an inclusive and diverse approach to recruitment.

Applications Close – 21st October 2026

Apply today and enter an environment that is committed to growth! What’s the best that could happen?

Unfortunately, we do not always have the time to respond to all applicants. Only candidates who match the required level of skills and experience will be contacted.