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New Zealand

New scholarships to support future leaders in Food Technology

Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC) is offering new scholarships for first year Food Technology students starting at Massey University in 2025.

September 25, 2024

Our Whānau

Meet Adrienne Simmonds

Adrienne Simmonds is a Product Resolution Co-ordinator based at the Co-op’s Waitoa site and recently celebrated her 40-year-anniversary.

September 10, 2024

New Zealand

Engineering a Better Future  

Today we proudly celebrate International Women in Engineering Day as a testament to the invaluable contributions of women within our engineering teams.

June 21, 2024

Community

Building a Brighter Future in STEM: Fonterra and Pūhoro Partner to Empower Māori Rangatahi

In a significant move towards fostering diversity and inclusivity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, Fonterra, Aotearoa, New Zealand's largest dairy Co-operative, and Pūhoro, a national Charitable Trust dedicated to increasing Māori participation in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori), have joined forces in a new partnership.

April 11, 2024

Careers

Empowering Working Parents: A Milestone Partnership with Jobs for Mums

We're thrilled to share our partnership with Jobs for Mums, a startup committed to addressing the $8.5 trillion talent shortage by removing barriers for the world's largest untapped workforce.

March 05, 2024

Careers

Guiding the Way: Tom Watson's Eight-Year Journey Leading Teams at Clandeboye 

Introducing Tom Watson, a dedicated Team Manager at Fonterra's Clandeboye Transport Depot, bringing eight years of experience to the role.

February 29, 2024

Careers

22 Years of Growth and Learning at Fonterra

Meet Jamie Vou, the passionate Facilities Manager at Clandeboye, who has dedicated 22 years of his career to Fonterra. His journey serves as a powerful testament to the company's unwavering commitment to individual development.

February 29, 2024

Careers

Finding Your Authentic Self at Fonterra

Reuben McCabe, Marketing Lead for Own Brands at Fonterra, embodies the Co-operative’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We spoke with Reuben about his journey at Fonterra, his involvement in the GLOW (Gays, Lesbians, or Whatever) group, and his perspective on fostering an inclusive workplace.

February 27, 2024

Careers

Fonterra’s Whakatere Programme nurturing talent

Fonterra has launched an innovative new programme to seek out and nurture talent for critical Maintenance Manager roles.

September 14, 2023