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Laboratory Technicians - Clandeboye 2025

Internal Posting Title
Laboratory Technicians | Clandeboye Site

General Information

Date Published
04-Feb-2025
Advertising Ends
31-Mar-2026
ID#
11224
Role Type
Manufacturing
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Country
New Zealand
Location
Canterbury

Position Description

Our Co-operative 
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini 
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world. 
 
As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.  
 
When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. 
 
About us | Ko wai mātou 
Our Clandeboye site is Fonterra’s largest manufacturing site, with 11 plants processing, at peak up to 13 million litres of milk per day through some of the biggest dryers in the world. We employee over 1,000 people across the value stream all bringing a diverse range of skills, expertise and thought to our operation. 

About the opportunity | Te whai waahi 

We're excited to start preparing for our July/August intake and are looking for talented individuals to join our team!

We are looking for meticulous lab technicians who will be responsible for supporting our laboratory with the primary goal of optimizing lab procedures and succeeding in producing reliable test results for our South Island operations.

Your day will be structured around receiving, labelling, analysing samples, executing a variety of lab tests across our sensory, micro and / or chemistry labs, interpreting, recording, and reporting on sample batches and sample results. 

In this role, your key responsibilities include:
  • Performing sample testing within the specified turn-around-time (TAT)
  • Operating and maintaining lab equipment providing reports and inputting data 
  • Verifying and recording data generated from these methods accurately
  • Collaborating effectively with team members to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
  • Strictly complying with all laboratory and regulatory quality assurance protocols
  • Maintaining a neat and organized workspace.
  • Engaging and contributing to maintaining a safe working environment.

About you | Moe koe 
We are looking for driven individuals with a technical mindset and passion for lab processes and structure. Lab work demands meticulous attention to detail, precise observations, and thorough record-keeping, so you will have a keen eye for detail to ensure our products are of the highest possible quality.

We want to hear from you if you have: 
  • A Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Chemistry or Food Science
  • Practical experience of tasks within a Laboratory environment, with working experience operating electrical and non-electrical lab equipment  
  • Proficient with specialised lab equipment, computerised tools, instruments and software 
  • Background in laboratory work, quality assurance, food handling, dairy manufacturing or analytical laboratory work is a must 
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025 Standard is desirable
  • Prior experience in a dynamic and high-stress environment would be advantageous
  • A team-oriented individual who can stay focused on monotonous tasks and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards and regulatory requirements 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
These are fixed-term positions working a rotating rostered shift pattern 

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?  
At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 
 
Or join our Talent Community, to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities. 

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Te Mātāpuna 
Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. 
  
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers   
 
 
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.  

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou. 

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