About Tegel:
Tegel Foods Ltd is an iconic New Zealand brand with a long history of producing quality products to New Zealand's highest standards. The quality of our products is a priority for us, and it takes a great team of people to ensure our business continues to deliver at a high standard. We are proud to be helping families eat well every day. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.
We currently have a career opportunity for a Team Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in overseeing production activity within the Further Processing department.
About the role:
This is a full-time Entry-Level Management role (Monday - Friday) that requires flexibility in hours to meet the needs of the business. Reporting to the Team Leader, the Team Coordinator will be responsible for the efficient planning and effective coordination of day-to-day activities within their team, this is an extension to the Process Worker role and an entry level into management.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning, leading, organising and controlling day to day operations and ensuring Team Leaders and Managers are well informed
- Developing and engaging with the team
- Ensuring that sufficient skill levels are available to meet demand
- Problem solve and liaise with Engineering to maintain and improve performance
- Updating weekly performance charts and reporting on variances
- Ensuring team members are complying with company rules, policies and standard work
About you:
Ideally, successful candidates will possess the following attributes and experience:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Good attendance record
- Supervising others
- Systems processing
- Processing experience
- Excellent people skills
- Sound judgement, and a strong ability to understand and solve problems
Benefits:
We know that great people are the key to our success. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:
- We pay well above minimum rates.
- You will learn new skills and can develop a long-term career.
- Get amazing discounts on our products.
- Life Insurance to the value of one year's ordinary earnings.
- You can get Medical Insurance at Tegel's discounted subscription rate.
- Free onsite parking
It would be helpful if you have had previous leadership experience, or have held a position of responsibility, however this is not essential. You must be willing to work in a fast-paced department.
Ready to Apply?
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in one of these roles apply online now!
Please note:
Our recruitment process includes a mandatory pre-employment medical and drug screen. Applicants must hold NZ citizenship, NZ residency, or a valid NZ work visa.
Job Details
Reference #19683
Posted on 20 Apr 2026
Closes on 03 May 2026 09:00
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Operations
Job level(s) Entry
Work type(s) Permanent full-time
More details (document) Team Coordinator 2026.pdf