• Lead product development from concept to launch

The Company: Whittaker’s is New Zealand’s biggest chocolate manufacturer and has won New Zealand’s ‘Most Trusted Brand’ 14 times in a row. They live by the belief that ‘best is always better’, insisting on using only the finest ingredients, the best methods, most precise machinery, and the best people to keep making good honest chocolate.

The Role: This is a senior, hands‑on role leading the delivery of new and improved Whittaker’s products alongside a close‑knit New Product Development team. Reporting to the NPD Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full product development lifecycle from concept through to commercialisation whilst providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members.

Working to defined briefs, you’ll lead formulation development, oversee lab operations and trials and ensure products meet quality, cost, and regulatory requirements. You will also col...