Brewing Technician

Role overview

This full-time permanent position is based at Tuatara Brewery in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The role sits within the HEINEKEN family through DB Breweries and offers the chance to work across multiple parts of the brewery while contributing to the production of beer, cider, and RTDs.

About the employer

DB Breweries is part of the global HEINEKEN group, with a presence across 70 countries. The company values individuality, shared ideas, learning, and growth. Its culture is built around four guiding principles: passion for consumers and customers, care for people and planet, enjoyment of life, and courage to innovate and lead.

What the job involves

The Brewing Technician supports day-to-day brewery operations and helps maintain product quality, supply continuity, and a strong production standard. The role is hands-on and provides exposure to several brewery functions while working with a skilled team.

This position follows a 40-hour work week on a 4-week rotating shift roster. Shift timings include early brewing from 4:30am to 1:00pm, afternoon brewing from 11:00am to 7:30pm, and filtration/cellaring shifts from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Run brewing, cider, and RTD production activities to a high operational standard.
• Coordinate with planning, inventory, and packaging teams to help achieve production targets.
• Perform quality control checks and contribute to keeping the brewery operating smoothly.
• Support equipment maintenance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work across rotating shifts covering brewing, filtration, and cellaring tasks.

Requirements

• Secondary school education plus either a relevant tertiary qualification at Level 4 or above, or 2 to 3 years of experience in FMCG or maintenance.
• Experience in brewing, biotechnology, engineering, or improvement methods such as TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a team-based, fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts across different brewery areas.

Benefits and culture

• Free health, life, and income protection insurance.
• Employer KiwiSaver contribution of 5%.
• Monthly allocation of beer, cider, RTDs, or non-alcoholic beverages.
• Discounts at Star Hospitality venues.
• An extra paid day off each year for something personally meaningful.
• Enhanced parental leave support.
• Free confidential counselling services.
• Access to digital wills, feminine hygiene products, and retail discounts.
• A workplace committed to fair pay, including participation in Mind the Gap and the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.

Additional information

Recruitment agencies are not being considered for this vacancy.

Who this role suits

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys brewing, wants practical learning on the job, and thrives in a collaborative production environment.