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We are fuelled by our purpose to pioneer the future of dairy for good. We each play a role in delivering our strategic objectives and getting our products in to the homes and lives of as many consumers as possible!


The one thing we all have in common is passion and belief in the products we produce, doing the best by all people and our planet. 

Why work at The a2 Milk Company?

We strive to create a fulfilling employee experience where you can thrive personally and professionally

We invest in leadership

We invest in leadership

Create a fulfilling experience for all

Create a fulfilling experience for all

Foster a learning environment

Foster a learning environment

Celebrate diversity 
and inclusion

Celebrate diversity 
and inclusion

We are a team of passionate, authentic and welcoming individuals that believe in personal accountability and collective responsibility. Together we achieve much more than we ever could alone. We are intensely proud of our story so far and even more energised by what comes next.

We are a team of passionate, authentic and welcoming individuals that believe in personal accountability and collective responsibility.  Together we achieve much more than we ever could alone.  We are intensely proud of our story so far and even more energised by what comes next.

Our team continues to grow across manufacturing sites and offices. Current vacancies are listed below

Featured Roles

Our Story:

We’re excited to share that our business has recently joined the a2 Milk Company family. Formerly known as Yashili Dairy NZ Ltd, we are now operating as a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited, based in Pokeno.

 

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. 

 

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Operations and based at Pokeno, you will be responsible for leading and managing the execution of projects from a supply chain and operations perspective. Projects will include new product creation and development (NPD), supply chain network optimisation, manufacturing capability uplift, cost improvement initiatives and broader a2MC strategic programmes.

 

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Quality, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with quality and compliance requirements.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Leading end-to-end project management for NPD launches including planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination and go-live execution
  • Driving supply chain optimisation initiatives including inventory management, S&OP alignment, network planning and cost reduction projects
  • Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, RAID logs, budgets and executive reporting dashboards
  • Facilitating cross-functional workshops and ensuring alignment across manufacturing, logistics and commercial teams

 

About you: 

  • Minimum of 8+ years proven experience in OT/automation roles within dairy, food, pharma, or FMCG, with 3+ years leading teams
  • Strong expertise in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, historians, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet), with the ability to troubleshoot and optimise OT systems
  • Experience leading CAPEX, digital transformation, and continuous improvement projects from URS through qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders effectively
  • Exposure to industrial cybersecurity, IT/OT integration, and regulated manufacturing environments is highly regarded
  • Tertiary qualification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related discipline preferred

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. 

 

About the role:

Reporting to the Site General Manager and based in Pokeno, New Zealand, you will be accountable for the end-to-end operational leadership of our Infant Milk Formula manufacturing site. This includes leading manufacturing, engineering, and utilities functions to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient operations aligned to site and global supply chain priorities.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and ensuring reliable, high-quality production in a complex, highly regulated environment.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations across spray drying, wet processing, blending, and high-speed canning/packing, delivering on production, quality, cost, and service targets. 
  • Driving operational excellence initiatives including OEE improvement, Lean manufacturing, TPM, waste reduction, and cost optimisation. 
  • Championing safety, food safety, and compliance, ensuring adherence to GMP, HACCP, RMP, and all regulatory requirements. 
  • Leading and developing a multi-shift workforce (190+ employees), building capability, leadership depth, and a strong performance culture. 
  • Overseeing engineering, maintenance, and asset reliability, including execution of capital projects (automation, capacity expansion, and safety upgrades). 
  • Managing critical utilities (steam, refrigeration, water treatment, compressed air, HVAC) to ensure operational reliability, efficiency, and compliance. 
  • Owning the operations budget (labour, maintenance, utilities, consumables) and delivering financial performance through disciplined cost management. 
  • Partnering cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to enable successful operational execution and continuous improvement.

 

About you: 

  • 10+ years’ leadership experience in food, dairy, or infant formula manufacturing, with proven accountability for site or plant operations. 
  • Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, engineering, and utilities management within a complex processing environment. 
  • Deep understanding of food safety and regulatory frameworks (GMP, HACCP, RMP) and experience managing audits and compliance. 
  • Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence (Lean, TPM, OEE improvement) and leading large-scale teams in a 24/7 environment. 
  • Proven people leadership capability, with experience building high-performing teams and leading through change. 
  • Strong financial acumen, including ownership of operational budgets and cost optimisation initiatives. 
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations Management, or a related discipline (preferred). 
  • Experience in infant formula or highly regulated nutritional manufacturing and exposure to global/export markets will be highly regarded.



Our Story

At The a2 Milk Company, we believe in doing dairy differently.

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.

As our brand continues to grow, we are now looking for a driven FMCG Territory Manager to strengthen our field sales presence across Greater Western Sydney and The Norwest Corridor.

Our Opportunity

Reporting to the National Field Sales Manager this role plays a critical part in driving sales growth, market expansion and strong retail partnerships across our a2MC client base in growing NSW territory.  As an a2MC Territory Manager you will be the face of our premier brands, and responsible for growing strong relationships with our retail partners, expanding distribution and ensuring excellent in-store execution of the a2 Milk products.

More specifically you will be involved in:

  • Drive sales growth and distribution across your assigned territory
  • Build strong relationships with retail partners and independent grocers
  • Maximise in-store execution including shelf facings, placement and visibility
  • Identify new ranging, promotional and distribution opportunities
  • Analyse store performance data to optimise territory sales strategies

About You

You are an energetic and commercially driven FMCG field sales professional who enjoys being on the road, building relationships and driving results.

To succeed in this role you will bring:

  • Experience in FMCG sales, retail account management, customer-facing commercial roles, or Territory Management.
  • Strong experience managing retail store relationships
  • A track record of improving distribution, shelf space and sales performance
  • Confidence analysing sales data and identifying growth opportunities
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • Strong organisation and route planning capability

We know that talent comes in many forms. If you have experience in FMCG, retail, customer partnerships, merchandising or account management and are excited by the opportunity to grow your career with a purpose-led organisation, we encourage you to apply.

 

Working at The a2 Milk Company

The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

 

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.



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. 

 

About the role:

Based in Auckland, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the execution of projects from a supply chain and operations perspective. You will be responsible for driving a portfolio of supply chain focussed projects including new product creation, new product development, supply chain optimisation initiatives, and broader business transformation projects.

 

Working cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Finance, and external manufacturing partners, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

 

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide parental leave cover within the team.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Leading end-to-end project management for new product launches and supply chain initiatives.
  • Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
  • Coordinating and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes and meet critical deadlines.
  • Managing project risks, identifying mitigation strategies, and proactively resolving issues.
  • Partnering with internal stakeholders and third-party manufacturers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Monitoring project budgets, costs, and performance against agreed objectives.
  • Providing regular project updates and communicating progress to key stakeholders across the business.

 

About you: 

You are a highly organised and collaborative project professional with a strong understanding of supply chain operations and a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

 

You will bring:

  • Proven experience in project management within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or New Product Development environments.
  • Experience working within FMCG, dairy, food manufacturing, or other related industries.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain functions including planning, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering outcomes.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related discipline.



We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

 

 

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.

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. 

 

About the role:

Based in Auckland, this is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact quality improvement and product development projects that support the strategic growth of The a2 Milk Company.

 

As Project Manager – Quality & Product Development, you will be responsible for managing project activities and technical workstreams from concept through to commercialization and launch. Working across multiple regions and functions, you will collaborate with teams including Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Innovation, and Marketing to deliver successful project outcomes.

 

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both product innovation and quality excellence while working within a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Managing end-to-end quality improvement and product development projects from scoping through to launch.
  • Developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators to ensure successful delivery.
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver new products and business-critical initiatives.
  • Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain project momentum and delivery timelines.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, compliance, and operational performance.
  • Developing project dashboards, reports, and documentation to provide visibility and accountability.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
  • Supporting project management capability across the wider Quality, Regulatory, and Product Development functions.

 

About you: 

You are an experienced project manager with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering innovative products and quality improvements. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy bringing people together, and have a proven ability to drive projects from concept to commercialisation.

 

You will bring:

  • A minimum of 5 years' project management experience within Quality, Product Development, Compliance, Manufacturing, or related functions.
  • Experience managing complex technical projects from concept through to commercialization and launch.
  • Experience within dairy, nutritional products, food manufacturing, FMCG, or a related industry.
  • A strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and product development processes.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong influencing, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • A degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or an equivalent project management qualification.

 


We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

 

 

 

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.

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