Packing operator cream

As the Packing Operator – Cream Products, you will play a key role in ensuring our cream products are packed, sampled and presented to the highest quality standards for our customers in New Zealand and around the world. You’ll be hands-on across the packing lines, supporting smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to consistent product quality and traceability.

You will report directly to the Process Manager – Cream Products and work closely alongside the wider Cream Production, Quality, Maintenance and Palletising teams at our Hokitika site, supporting production outcomes and stepping into other operational areas when required.

A bit about you
You are a practical, reliable team player with a proven interest in food manufacturing or production environments. You bring several years’ experience working in hands-on operational roles, where attention to detail, quality and safety really matter, and you’re comfortable following set procedures while adapting to changing priorities. You enjoy learning new processes, take pride in keeping your work area clean and organised, and are known for your positive attitude and willingness to support others to achieve shared goals.

A bit about the organisation
Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer, proudly producing high-quality dairy nutrition from the beautiful South Island, with offices and production facilities in both Christchurch and Hokitika.

Owned by global top‑five dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related New Zealand companies – Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo (Auckland) – together form the Yili Oceania Group. Across the group, we produce more than 170,000 metric tonnes of finished goods each year, exporting to over 40 countries and generating annual revenue well in excess of $1.3 billion – and growing.

Where to from here?
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements, and we’re keen to hear from people with the right attitude and potential. We look forward to your application.

Please submit your application via our careers page at westlandcareers.co.nz. For further details, please refer to the accompanying position description available on the site. Applications close on 3rd May 2026 however this advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be held prior to the closing date. Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.


Job Details
Reference #
34032

Posted on
20 Apr 2026

Closes on
03 May 2026 21:00

Location(s)
Hokitika

Expertise
Plant Operations

Job level(s)
Entry, Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent