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
Step into the dynamic world of Fonterra's COO Business Unit, where our teams contribute to our NZ manufacturing sites and global supply chain operations, help uphold technical excellence and work with our global safety, quality, and regulatory teams.
Fonterra’s Te Awamutu site has both a long established powder plants and butter and AMF plant.
About the opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
We are looking for Process and Packing operators, who will be working on a rostered shift pattern at our Te Awamutu plant.
A role as an Operator is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team.
As a Process or Packing Operator at Te Awamutu you will be working on the factory floor with your key responsibilities being:
• Setting up, checking and running automated production machinery
• Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world class standards
• Running machine diagnostics and problem solving
• Ensuring documentation is correct and complete
This is a [fixed term/permanent] role, working on a rotating roster of [4 on, 4 off], including night and day shifts.
About you | Mōu
Your strong mechanical aptitude, planning and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly; you won’t just find the problem, you'll be part of finding and implementing the solution.
Together with a good work ethic and a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll be physically fit and able to show a background of:
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.
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The benefits of life at Fonterra | Ngā painga o te mahi ki Fonterra
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.
Our story | Ō mātou kōrero
Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.
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.
