Section Lead Food Chemistry Dunedin
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Section Lead Food Chemistry
Permanent Full-time
Dunedin
Who we are Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Veterinary and Scientific formerly Gribbles Veterinary and Scientific is part of Awanui Group the largest network of human and veterinary pathology laboratories in New Zealand.
Our Dunedin site incorporates an analytical laboratory delivering microbiological and chemical testing services.
About the role Mō te tūranga:
Our Dunedin laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Section Leader to lead our small Food Chemistry team. This is a permanent full-time role of 80 hours per fortnight. Youll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department while providing leadership and support to your team.
In this role youll guide and support the team oversee workflows and maintain high standards of quality safety and compliance. Youll foster a solutions-focused environment provide mentorship and coaching to team members and drive continuous improvement within the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the Food Chemistry department to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
- Guide and support the team in performing technical duties including accurate analysis and reporting of samples.
- Provide training mentorship and assistance to team members fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy quality safety and client service.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of solutions.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients regarding sample queries or issues and assist with related administrative tasks.
- Participate in the weekend roster as required.
About you He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to supervise train and develop a team.
- Methodical and disciplined with a strong focus on quality accuracy and adherence to laboratory procedures.
- Self-motivated customer-focused and committed to delivering high-quality results and service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Strong time management problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Solid understanding of laboratory operations including safety quality assurance processes and operation of analytical equipment.
- Office management skills (e.g. invoicing stocktake consumable tracking) are beneficial but not essential.
- Be available to participate in the weekend roster as required.
- Previous or current KTP status is desirable
Whats in it for you He aha mōu:
You will be joining a friendly high-performing and forward-thinking team environment. Our veterinary laboratory is renowned for delivering an outstanding service to animals.
Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team ensuring your professional competency and career growth.
If you are passionate about your work dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team please click Apply now
Application closes 25 February 2026
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Mechanical Design
- Six Sigma
- System Design
- Employee Evaluation
- FEA
- Process Improvement
- Requirements Gathering
- Signal Processing
- Earned Value Management
- Curriculum Development
- Proposal Writing
