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Job Description

Regulatory & Trade Intern (graduate) – 6 month fixed term contract

Company Background

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland's dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua's core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands, including Ireland's most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Avantage, Forto and BEO milk powders.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies.

Ornua's Values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. 

Ornua's Growth 

At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious 'Path to Prosper' strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

Dynamic Working

Ornua has a Dynamic Working policy in place which facilitates flexible hours and hybrid working.

about this role

Ornua is offering a 6-month internship opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated graduate to join our Regulatory and Trade Compliance team. This internship will provide hands-on experience in horizon scanning, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring regulatory compliance across a range of areas from food law and product labelling to trade.

The incumbent will work under the supervision and guidance of the Regulatory and Trade Compliance team and gain insights into corporate regulatory and trade compliance. On completion (s)he will have:

- Gained an understanding of regulatory and trade compliance processes and practices

- Developed research and analytical skills applicable to a broad range of industries

- Enhanced their communication and collaboration skills

- Built a strong foundation for a future career in compliance, law and business

Key Areas of Responsibility (under supervision):

1. Information Management and Horizon Scanning:

- Daily monitoring and horizon scanning and uploading of relevant information items to Ornua's Information Portal.

- Management of the Regulatory Dublin shared email account and SharePoint information database.

- Assisting in the preparation of meeting updates, training and guidance documents, and drafting updates on regulatory topics for internal circulation.

1. Trade Monitoring and Tariff Classification Support

- Support in gathering information on trade negotiations, agreements and tariff schedules.

- Collating information for tariff classification reviews

- Assisting with recurring trade and project compliance work

1. Labelling & Claims Support

- Assisting the team with labelling compliance work for third country markets and innovation and NPD projects

1. Registration and Compliance Reporting

- Assisting the team with mandatory registration and compliance obligations in such areas as BRC, FDA plant registrations, export licences and export certification requirements.

1. Project & Meeting Support

- Providing support, through information compilation for cross functional projects such as packaging, innovation, certification and trade, summarising key takeaways.

- Attending internal/external meetings and webinars and summarising key takeaways.

- Input into the annual members' votes exercise for the 2026 AGM and providing on support to other projects as they arise.

Key Requirements & Attributes:

Competencies for the role, aligned to Ornua's Values would include:

- Curiosity & Initiative – Demonstrates a willingness to learn and explore new topics, especially in regulatory and trade contexts.

- Attention to Detail – Carefully reviews data, documentation, and communications with accuracy.

- Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams and contributes to shared goals.

- Communication Skills – Able to summarise complex information clearly and professionally (developing area).

Other desired requirements are:

- Currently pursuing a third level primary degree in Law, Business, Food Science, International Relations, or a related field.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrated research and analytical abilities (e.g. through coursework, projects, or extracurriculars).

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, SharePoint).

- Interest in regulatory affairs, trade policy, or food law.

CLOSING DATE: 11th September 2025

Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture

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