About us
Privately owned and proudly independent, Jaychem has been partnering with health brands for over four decades to develop and manufacture products that people and animals can rely on.
We’re building on a legacy
Like many great Kiwi success stories, ours started in a garage. Back in 1979, our founders mixed their first batch of formulations, working with simple equipment and an eye on the future.
A lot has changed since then. Today we’re New Zealand’s only pharmaceutical manufacturer serving both human and animal health brands, with compliant facilities, a skilled team and decades of experience behind every batch we produce.
What remains the same, though, is our founding commitment to quality, precision and innovation.
We’re always looking ahead
Many of the products we manufacture have lifespans of decades. That shapes how we think and operate: with a long-term view, careful decisions, and an understanding that what we do today matters far beyond tomorrow.
Being privately owned means we’re free to focus on what’s best for our clients and their products. We invest where it counts – in our facilities and our people – so we’re ready for what’s next.
With you from concept to commercialisation
When you work with Jaychem, you’re dealing directly with senior leaders and decision makers. It means faster responses, clearer direction, and practical solutions grounded in experience.
We excel in tackling complex development challenges, thinking beyond ‘off the shelf’ solutions to create products that truly meet their purpose. Our talented people bring international experience across formulation, manufacturing, and regulatory pathways, sharing knowledge and insight to support you with innovation in your industry.
Meet our senior team
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Richard Jancys
BE
Director -
Paul Jancys
BComm, DipComm
General Manager (Director) -
Katherine Samplonius
BSc
Technical Manager (Director) -
Martin Los
BSc (Hons), Ph.D.
Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs -
Stephen Poole
BSc (Hons), MBA (Supply & Logistics)
Operations Manager
Working responsibly
We’re conscious of the impact our work has on people, animals and the environment. From waste minimisation to safe processes and ethical sourcing, we’re taking steps to reduce our impact while maintaining the highest standards.
Careers at Jaychem
Good people are at the heart of everything we make. We’re proud to be a place where talented, practical thinkers can build long-term careers, develop skills, and contribute to products that truly matter.
What drives us
We’re here to create world-leading products for our customers and to do that, how we work matters just as much as what we make. These values guide us every day:
Collaboration
Working together to achieve better outcomes for our clients, our team, and the people and animals our products help.
Service
Understanding what our clients need and delivering with care, responsiveness, and reliability.
Quality
Exceeding standards, not just meeting them – so every product is safe, effective, and trusted.
Innovation
Finding smarter, better ways to solve problems and create products that perform where it counts.
Integrity
Doing what’s right, even when it’s not the easy option. Staying honest, ethical, and consistent.
Humility
Listening, learning, and recognising the strengths in others.
