Fonterra Careers

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Āta whakaarohia tō āpōpō. Imagine your tomorrow with Te Mātāpuna Fonterra. 

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history  and playing a role in realising the full potential of dairy for generations to come. It’s also about shaping what’s next, as we come together to Imagine Tomorrow.

When you join the Fonterra Co-operative, you’re opening the door to a world of opportunity. A place where you can grow with purpose, develop your skills, share your knowledge, and follow career pathways that ignite your passions — all while helping create a better future.

Imagine Tomorrow as a Te Mātāpuna Fonterra Tanker Operator

Competitive pay, flexible hours, top-notch trucks, and a supportive whānau. Join a team that’s moving with purpose and shaping the future of dairy. Apply now to become a Fonterra tanker driver!

Meet our people

At Fonterra, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth and well-being.

"As an Energy Engineer, I help drive sustainable change—knowing my work makes a difference is rewarding."

Anna

Energy Engineer

Our benefits

At 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.

At Fonterra, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth and well-being.

 
Flexibility

We understand the importance of balancing work and personal life. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements to ensure that the job gets done while being there for life's important moments. Whether you need to work from different locations or adjust your hours, we support your flexibility needs.

 
Global Career Opportunities

With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you at Fonterra. We offer you a career, not just a job. Our diverse and inclusive environment encourages growth and development, allowing you to explore various roles and advance your career within our global network.

 
Health and Wellbeing

We believe in better health, better wellbeing, better you. We support your health and wellbeing with an annual calendar of amazing wellbeing events, including mind health, fitness/nutrition, and money matters. We also offer great discounts on wellbeing products to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

 
Better You Platform

Our Health and Wellbeing Platform and Mobile App, Better You, is available to all employees and up to five members of their family. Better You provides a varied and constantly growing range of wellbeing resources. We also run monthly challenges via Better You with special offers and prizes up for grabs – all designed to support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their whānau.

 
Employee Assistance Programme

Fonterra’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential service, fully funded by Fonterra and available to employees, contractors, temporary workers, farmer owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers, and MyMilk farmers. It provides support for personal or work-related difficulties, ensuring you have the help you need when you need it.

 
Learning Development

We encourage lifelong learning and will support you to develop your skills. No matter your role, we provide learning and study assistance opportunities to help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 
Discounted Insurance

We offer a range of different insurance discounts, depending on your employment type and location. Enjoy discounted health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs.

 
Leave Options

No matter what stage of life you're at, we have a variety of leave options to suit everyone. This includes the ability to purchase additional leave, enhanced parental leave benefits, and long service leave. We are committed to supporting you through all life stages and choices.

Get to know the everyday creators

Explore our roles

Corporate Functions
Lab Technicians
Science and R&D
Energy Centre and Engineering
Process & Packaging
Supply Chain & Logistics
Forklift Operators
Retail, Sales & Customer Service
Tanker Operators

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