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Careers Advisers

Careers in Food Science, Technology & Engineering

YOUR FUTURE IN NEW ZEALAND'S FOOD INDUSTRY
Food Industry Careers Brochure

A brochure explaining the wide range of science, technology and engineering careers available in the food industry, is now available from NZIFST and Futureintech.

This brochure was designed to explain to students, parents, teachers and careers advisers, the huge range of exciting and challenging careers available in the food industry, the skills required to do these jobs, and how to get there. It outlines the importance of the food industry to New Zealand’s economy, the degrees on offer, and types of jobs available, and features photos and quotes from seven young graduates in a variety of roles.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the development of this brochure, and the young graduates who agreed to feature in it.

Copies are available from NZIFST Executive Manager Rosemary Hancock (rosemary@nzifst.org.nz), from NZIFST Branches, from any Futureintech Facilitator, or from the Futureintech head office (admin@futureintech.org.nz).



Food technologists at work

What do food technologists do? Michelle Lucke, food technologist at Heinz Wattie's, gives an insight into her job (click to play video):



Career Profiles of some Food Technologists - real food technologists working in the food industry talk about their jobs. And Success Stories, food industry people who have 'made a difference' in a whole range of different ways.

Meet more food technologists at FUTUREINTECH: www.futureintech.com.

Students can visit food technologists in their workplaces - keep an eye out for the nearest Food Industry BIG DAY OUT.

FUTURE FOOD ROADSHOW (MoRST - Ministry of Research, Science + Technology)
- The Future Food Roadshow travels throughout New Zealand, showing how science adds value to food, and what is behind the scenes of most food in New Zealand: www.morst.govt.nz/current-work/biotechnology/futurefood/

Other Websites to visit for information on careers in Food Science, Technology & Engineering.



How NZIFST can help

Or contact your nearest Branch of NZIFST - members will be able to help with:

arranging local food factory visits
food technologists willing to come and to talk to students about their jobs

Overview of NZIFST Careers & Education initiatives - from Science Teacher Click to Download Reader
- Reproduced with permission of NZ Science Teacher Magazine, Issue # 114



What do students have to study to become a Food Technologist?

Click on one of the JOB OPTIONS listed here, to see what qualifications are required. Each qualification is in turn linked to the relevant course information.

Go HERE for a full list of TERTIARY COURSES in food science, technology and engineering available in NZ.

Go HERE for a list of TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS available for studies in food science, technology and engineering.

More about study options:

Just for starters - food microbiology and food safety, AUT Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - engineers and food research, University of Canterbury Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - food science at University of Otago Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - food technology at Massey University Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine



Careers News:

Hawke's Bay Food Industry Big Day Out
In June 2010, the Hawke's Bay branch of NZIFST, Massey University and Futureintech collaborated to offer the fifth annual Hawke's Bay Food Industry Big Day Out.
By Jenny Dee
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Edendale helps local science students
Fonterra's Edendale manufacturing site in Southland is investing in promising young scientists at a nearby school.
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Science Roadshow's 20th birthday gift
(21 Feb) Over 700 schools across New Zealand will continue to benefit from hands-on science and technology after Fonterra announced its sponsorship of the Science Roadshow at a special function in Christchurch last night.
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Resources available to promote careers in the food industry
Since the food industry careers brochure Your Future in New Zealand's Food Industry was launched in July 2007, approximately 9,000 copies have been distributed to schools around the country.
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Massey develops ice-cream that is good for you
14 Jul 2008 - Prof Charles Brennan, Massey University's new pilot plant, ice cream containing omega-3, and other interesting new foods under development - TV3 Campbell Live item, with video.
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CREST news
The latest CREST (CREativity in Science and Technology) newsletter.
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TENZ news
Latest issue of TENZ t-news (Technology Education New Zealand).
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Technology Education for Parents
Techlink offers information for parents explaining what technology is, and how it is being taught in New Zealand schools, and the new and exciting possibilities this presents for your child.
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Careers in Food Science and Technology

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