An exciting opportunity exists to join Nestlé, the world’s leading food and beverage company, as part of the Nutrition team working within a high performing, collaborative and supportive environment that embraces diversity and flexibility. Nestlé’s purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We have a number of science-based nutrition products and services for infants and children, including products for those with specific nutritional needs.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Nestlé is committed to supporting breastfeeding and we recommend breastfeeding over all other feeding alternatives. For infants who are not breastfed or who are partially breastfed, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality nutrition, based on the latest science and research.   

Infant Nutrition is the cornerstone of the Nestlé business worldwide, which began over 150 years ago in Switzerland where founder Henri Nestlé made the first infant formula to help nourish and save infants. Today, Infant Nutrition is a major pillar for Nestlé, and we are still at the forefront of science and knowledge in this area, as pioneers in this field.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nestlé Infant Nutrition team as a Nutrition Advisor based in Auckland, New Zealand on a 12-month contract. Your role includes actively building relationships with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in New Zealand and providing factual & scientific information to those HCPs about our products (S-26 brand) and infant feeding. Our goal is to be the trusted and recognised leader in early life nutrition. 

TRAVEL

You will be responsible for managing the portfolio throughout New Zealand. Due to the nature of this role, it is important that you are comfortable spending time on the road with regular travel and also communicating with HCPs through digital channels. 

Please note that to visit your customers, you must have a current unrestricted driver’s license. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

Reporting directly to our Medical Commercial Excellence Manager who resides in Australia, in this role, you are the subject matter expert for a range of paediatric HCPs within the community and hospital channels taking responsibility for:

• High level of autonomy, independently managing a database of HCPs in New Zealand to achieve and exceed goals in challenging market environments.
• Identify, engage and manage relationships with key HCPs using various engagement channels.
• Be a trusted source of factual and scientific information on scientific concepts, new developments in infant nutrition, the superiority of our products in terms of nutrition, quality and value and building knowledge and the image of our products.
• Be an expert in the infant nutrition category and compliance, as a true brand ambassador.
• Manage hospital accounts throughout New Zealand and ensure ranging of our products.
• Organise and attend HCP education events and conferences on paedatric topics.
• Your ability to work autonomously and your trustworthiness will be key to building and maintaining long-lasting business relationships with HCPs.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualification in Nutrition/Dietetics or Health Sciences
• Good knowledge in paediatric nutrition
• Advanced practical nutritional skills and experience in detailing nutrition/pharmaceutical products desirable
• Registered NZ Dietitian desirable
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals
• Enthusiasm and passion for our products and dedication to building long-lasting business relationships
• Sales or business development experience advantageous
• Valid unrestricted driver's license required.

Full New Zealand working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. 

BENEFITS

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. 

In addition, we offer: 

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model 
• Five additional days off per year 
• Varied career experiences and personalised development support 
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts 
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program 
• Purchase Leave Scheme 
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Discounted Nestlé products

OUR STORY

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz)

We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com 

Apply today!