Graduate Careers

Start Your Adventure

Your Adventure Starts With Fonterra

The Fonterra Graduate Programme has been running for over 40 years and has seen the success of many individuals who have contributed significantly to Fonterra's achievements, including members on our Senior Fonterra Management Team.

Fonterra's Graduate Programme

The programme is divided into two areas, Business and Technical. Both streams endeavour to give you a breadth of experience across our organisation, and the diversity of what we do creates numerous opportunities for a rewarding and challenging start to your career.

Business Programme

The Business Programme is typically made up of four 6 month rotations while specialising in a particular area. Each rotation can be in Auckland and the Waikato with the potential for you to spend time anywhere in New Zealand! So gear up and get ready for your adventure!

Technical Programme

Our programme focuses on building technical understanding as you work towards a Masters in Dairy Science and Technology.

Over the year you'll be given a comprehensive induction, complete factory placements at our manufacturing sites, classroom based learning, and deliver a research project.

Our Graduates’ enjoy moving around the country and experiencing the innovation and world leading technology that Fonterra has to offer.

Business Internship Programme

The Fonterra Summer Internship Programme is all about helping you realise your potential by providing you with the foundations to kick-start your career early.

Our Internship runs through your summer break and gives you the opportunity to gain some invaluable skills, training and insight into what it would be like to work at Fonterra longer term.