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Fonterra is a global, co-operatively-owned company with its roots firmly planted in New Zealand.

At Fonterra Careers, we’re helping shape tomorrow, creating meaningful opportunities where people can grow, belong, and make their mark for generations to come. Supporting our farmers, we have 16,000 passionate people in New Zealand and around the world working to make dairy available to millions of consumers in 140 countries every day. Together with our Shareholders, the Fonterra team produces mo

re than two million tonnes of dairy ingredients, specialty ingredients and consumer products each year including the brands you know and love – TipTop, Country Goodness, Primo, Anchor, Fresh’n’fruity, Kapiti and more! At Fonterra, we harness the talent of our people and ensure they understand how they contribute to our wider success. Through our world class training and development programmes we assist our employees when moving into new roles, encourage the development of professional skills and provide specialist training in dairy products and technology as well as global career opportunities. House Rules

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11/06/2026

Day 2 at Fieldays and we're off to a great start!

It's been fantastic connecting with so many people and sharing more about the innovation, skills and career pathways that help power our dairy industry.

If you're heading to Fieldays, make sure you stop by and say hello to the Fonterra Careers team:
📍 Fonterra Marquee – Site F67
📍 Careers & Education Hub – Site E30

We'd love to see you there! 👋

08/06/2026

04/06/2026

Heading to Fieldays? Come and have a kōrero with the Fonterra Careers team!

Discover where a career in dairy could take you at:

📍 Fonterra Marquee – Site F67
📍 Careers & Education Hub – Site E30

✨ Explore career pathways
✨ Take our interactive careers quiz
✨ Meet the team and learn about opportunities
✨ Hear real stories from people in the primary sector

While you’re there, join us at the Careers & Education Hub on Friday 12 June:

🕙 10:00am – agribusinessinschools
Hear from Teacher Scholarship recipient Grace Coogan.

🕚 11:00am – Growing Future Farmers - Fonterra Dairy Pilot
Hear from a current student about their journey into the dairy industry.

Whether you're a student, graduate, school leaver or exploring the next step in your career, come along and imagine tomorrow with us.

Learn more: www.fonterra.com/nz/en/campaign/fieldays

01/06/2026

From New Zealand to global teams, grow your career shaping dairy products and ingredients used around the world.
Join us as we celebrate World Milk Day 🥛

06/05/2026

This New Zealand Sign Language Week, we’re proud to share the story of Joe, a Tanker Operator at our Clandeboye site in South Canterbury.

Joe’s day looks much like anyone else’s on site, but behind the scenes, small, thoughtful changes have helped create an inclusive, deaf‑aware environment where everyone feels supported and respected.

From live transcription during training to simple adjustments in how the team communicates day to day, Joe says it’s made a huge difference.

“I feel like I’m treated as an equal here. I’m the same as every other member of the team.”

New Zealand Sign Language is one of Aotearoa’s three official languages, and this week is about building understanding, connection and inclusion. 💙

Read Joe’s full story here : https://brnw.ch/21x2dTM

29/04/2026

Fonterra celebrated its tanker operators at the Transport Operator of the Year Awards in Auckland.

The awards shine a spotlight on 1600 tanker operators who get behind the wheel every day to collect milk safely and efficiently from thousands of Fonterra farms across the country.

One of this year’s Tanker Operator of the Year recipients is Darfield‑based tanker operator Scott Butler, who says it’s rewarding to be recognised. “I enjoy driving – the scenery and the peace and quiet are a bonus.”

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x21tU

22/04/2026

“Being stuck in an office was not for me. Even if I’m drenched in rain, it makes me very happy.”

We’re introducing the next generation to careers in dairying with a two-year programme run in partnership with Growing Future Farmers.

The programme pairs hands‑on learning with NZQA study and support from Fonterra farmer trainers. For students like Janaeya, it’s a pathway into the industry.

Find out more here: https://brnw.ch/21x1Oeo

13/04/2026

We’re calling for expressions of interest from class 5 Tanker Operators across New Zealand. If you’re someone who takes pride in doing a great job, values safety, and enjoys being out on the road, this could be your next move.

Our Tanker Operators play a vital role in connecting Fonterra farmers’ milk to the world, making sure every drop counts.

Ready to imagine your tomorrow with us? Register your interest today: https://brnw.ch/21x1xm0

30/03/2026

Meet Daniel, a Distribution Operations Manager at Fonterra 👏

From site to customer, Daniel plays a key role in keeping things moving behind the scenes. But for him, it’s more than just logistics, it’s about being part of something bigger.

With strong family ties to the Co-op, he’s proud to support farmers, customers, and communities every day, while continuing to grow his own career along the way.

Watch Daniel's story below to check out life at the Co-op.

10/03/2026

📢 Applications for our Graduate Programme are now open! Start your journey with He Rerenga Whānui, the Future Leaders Programme, at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra.

Build your career through a structured graduate programme with a proven track record. Designed for graduates interested in Sales and Trading, Technical Excellence, or specialist pathways (Engineering, Finance, Data/AI & Agribusiness), this programme offers hands-on experience, exposure across the enterprise, and accelerated leadership development.

You’ll develop real-world capability, grow your whatunga (professional network), and build strong foundations for future opportunities across Fonterra - wherever your haerenga (career journey) takes you.

If you're ready to make something of your future, Āta Whakaarohia To Āpōpō - imagine tomorrow, today.

👉 Apply now: https://brnw.ch/21x0CZK

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