Hygiene Coordinator| Auckland

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. Our diverse product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. In New Zealand, our Tip Top division is home to iconic brands such as Tip Top Bakery SuperSoft, Big Ben, Ploughman’s Bakery and Dad’s Pies.

We’re committed to delivering quality products and maintaining the highest standards of food safety. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Hygiene Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our site meets the highest hygiene and food safety standards. Reporting to the Hygiene Business Partner, you will:

• Coordinate and implement hygiene activities and controls across the site.
• Develop and maintain cleaning procedures for key equipment and verify effectiveness.
• Support pest management actions and chemical control processes.
• Coach and train teams on hygiene, GMP practices and food safety compliance.
• Assist with audits, cleaning validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, quality and operations teams to maintain certifications (BRC, WSEP, National Programme).

This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to influence and engage teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Food Technology/Science or similar science-based qualification (required).
• Experience: 1–2 years in the food industry, preferably with knowledge of baking processes and GMP principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on process improvement.
• Action-oriented and resilient in managing change.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading food manufacturing business with iconic brands.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality products to millions of consumers every day.