Senior Production Technician

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Production Technician

Permanent full-time rolewith competitive remuneration and benefits
Location:Wellington Upper Hutt New Zealand based on-site with a supportive collaborative team
Career growth:Expand your expertise in a growing successful industry
Professional development:Gain valuable experience in a dynamic evolving role

Join our Animal Health manufacturing team as a Senior Production this role youll work on the filling line as a gown-validated operator in a graded environment ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include however not limited to:

Operate and monitor filling line equipment performing aseptic tasks ensuring product safety and compliance
Work as a gown-validated operator in a graded environment
Maintain accurate documentation in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
Support production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements
Review and update technical documents and act as owner for complex deviation events

What You Must have

Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols
Comfortable with the physical demands of aseptic gowning and material handling
Strong team player with excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills

What You Can Expect

Work autonomously whilst being supported encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation
Competitive remuneration and benefits
Professional development and career progression
Work in a collaborative supportive team
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets

Apply today and help us deliver safe high-quality products that make a difference.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills:

Accountability Animal Biotechnology Chemistry Cleanroom Gowning Computer Literacy Customer Loyalty GMP Compliance GMP Documentation Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Manufacturing Environments Master Batch Records Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Operations Management Project Documentation Safety Compliance Teamwork Technical Writing Veterinary Medicine

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

01/14/2026

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job DescriptionSenior Production TechnicianPermanent full-time rolewith competitive remuneration and benefitsLocation:Wellington Upper Hutt New Zealand based on-site with a supportive collaborative teamCareer growth:Expand your expertise in a growing successful industryProfessional development:Gain ...