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Internship - Quality Projects

CompanyThe a2 Milk Company
LocationPōkeno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support quality and food safety initiatives, including data collection for environmental monitoring and the development of training materials. They will also assist in creating documentation for the release team and review raw milk temperature data for validation activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
446
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At The a2 Milk Company our purpose is to pioneer the future of dairy for good. Conventional cows’ milk contains two main types of beta casein protein, A2 protein and A1 protein – our branded milk is different from conventional cows’ milk because it comes from cows selected to naturally produce only the A2 protein type and no A1. Our branded milk is naturally occurring and not a product of genetic engineering or technological processes. Many consumers and healthcare professionals report that certain people who experience challenges drinking conventional cows’ milk may experience benefits when they switch to a2 Milk®. The a2 Milk Company has products and trading activities in Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, North America, and a selection of emerging markets. Please note: Investors interested in the press we're getting can have a look about what the media have to say about us. Note these views represent the views of third parties and The a2 Milk Company takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information reported.
About the Role

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

 

The role:

If you're studying Food Science, Food Technology or Chemistry and have an interest in quality assurance and food safety, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Quality team at our Pōkeno manufacturing site for a 10 week paid internship. 

 

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance and manufacturing, working alongside experienced professionals and applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects.

 

You'll support a range of quality and food safety initiatives, helping the team with data collection, documentation and training materials.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Supporting the development of Quality Monitoring Scheme documentation for our Release team.
  • Assisting with the collection and review of raw milk temperature data for validation activities.
  • Supporting data collection for our Environmental Monitoring Programme.
  • Helping develop PowerPoint presentations and training materials covering GMP and food safety.
  • Working with different teams across the site to support quality and food safety initiatives.

 

What You Will Bring

  • Currently studying Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • An interest in food safety, quality systems and manufacturing.
  • Good attention to detail and confidence working with data and documentation.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A willingness to learn and work collaboratively with different teams.

 

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience within a leading New Zealand dairy and nutrition business.
  • The opportunity to work alongside experienced Quality and Food Safety professionals.
  • The chance to apply your academic knowledge to real business projects.
  • Practical skills and experience to support your future career.
  • Valuable industry connections and exposure to the food manufacturing industry.

 

Apply Now

We'd love to hear from students who are keen to learn, bring fresh ideas and gain hands-on experience with The a2 Milk Company.

Key Skills
Food scienceFood technologyChemistryQuality assuranceFood safetyData collectionDocumentationTraining materialsGMPCommunicationOrganizational skillsChemical engineering
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
Paid internship