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.
A place for everyone to belong
Like all entities, we are on a journey shaped by our history, future vision, purpose, and values, so we ensure equal opportunities and create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, recognition and value. We're committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse group of talented individuals and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best and solve for a better future together.
Depending on the role you've applied for we have a few different steps to our recruitment process. This may include a phone interview, an online assessment to learn more about your preferred way of working, a skills-based assessment or we may even have you complete your very own video interview to help bring your application to life.
Application:
All our current vacancies are advertised on our careers page and all applications need to be submitted online. Once you have identified a job that you're interested in, simply click 'Apply'. As part of the application process, we will ask you some questions upfront to learn more about you in relation to the job you have applied for. Don't forget to have your CV/resume on hand as we'll need to see that too!
You will receive an email straight away from us acknowledging your application. After this, someone from our recruitment team will be in touch by either phone or email. We try to get back to you as soon as we can but for some roles, we receive a large number of applications – if this is the case please bear with us we are working hard to review all the applications as fast as possible!
Screening:
Phone interviews, video interviews, some testing relevant to role are all utilised by Fonterra's recruitment team
Assessment Centre / Interview:
For some roles, we will arrange a face-to-face interview or you may be invited to attend an assessment centre. Don't worry though – we're here to help prepare you with the right information so you can give it your absolute best shot.
The interview isn't just about us seeing if you're right for the role; it's also the perfect chance for you to see whether we're right for you. You'll have the opportunity to ask us questions too!
If you are successful following the interview stage, we will request that you undertake pre-employment checks, which may include all or some of the following:
Once you have completed all the aspects of our recruitment process and been identified as a successful candidate you will be sent a contract that will formalise the job offer. This will also include other information you'll need to make an informed decision.
At Fonterra, we do not make offers verbally, although we may discuss aspects including location, salary/wage, and possible start dates with you over the telephone or by email prior to you receiving your contract.
The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i 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.
Remuneration varies from role to role and will be discussed as part of recruitment and selection, and we offer a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.