Fonterra Reviews

So many roles within the company. I have been shown many opportunities across the company and been encouraged to apply.

Kickstart Breakfast that feeds thousands of kiwi kids. Local tree planting days, and presence at other local events. Reporting on all emissions, releasing voluntary CRD report and the sustainability report.

Everyone’s really friendly and open to a chat, the social club that is run in Auckland is great as well and offers various events.

I think that diversity is always still a work in progress, but I have seen some great things such as having a prayer room, participation in pride, and great maternity leave with guaranteed job to come back to for mothers. In terms of the grad cohort I think there is good diversity amongst this, and when recruiting there is no open exclusion of anyone.

I can only speak to the first 6-month rotation I've worked in. I've had a mixture of exciting and mundane tasks as you would expect in any grad role. I've taken the lead and sat back. I really enjoy the dynamic nature of my team.

Very satisfied - I know I can talk to and am comfortable talking to her whenever. I am also comfortable contacting other managers in my space. There is good internal comms from the exec as well. You can receive badges for good work and that is really nice!

I have two offices that I currently work in. My primary office is on a manufacturing site. Dress code is pretty relaxed and facilities are great for the jobs at hand. Secondary office is head office which has a nicer dress code (Business casual). Facilities at head office are amazing, great office.

The process was very quick ! I submitted my CV then completed online assessments and short video recordings within a few days of applying. A week later I completed a group interview online where we completed tasks and worked in teams. Then I had my individual interview where I completed a case study and then formal questioning. Be authentic. Being self-aware of your strengths, shortcomings, areas or improvements, and also self-awareness in social settings.

Experience and opportunity at this stage in your career is way more important than a slightly higher salary. Grad salaries are pretty much the national average which makes sense for one of the biggest companies.

So many development opportunities. Internal and external. I am part of our Graduate Engineering development program but have done many engineering and energy related trainings.

Once again this differs in teams, but the company is quite flexible in that they leave that up to your team to decide. As I come later into the office I might stay a bit later, or if I come early head home earlier. I like that you can be flexible when needed, and that there is no expectation on graduates to be working long hours outside of working hours.

Being a leader in sustainability is one of Fonterra’s long-term aspirations, and make continuous effort to reach goals of recyclable packaging by 2025, no coal boilers by 2037, and reduction in emissions by 2030.