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When you’re part of this, you’re part of us. 
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, belonging isn’t just a value—it’s a lived experience. 
We’re a diverse whānau (family), connected to the whenua (land) and to each other, working together to create goodness for generations. 

Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a place here where your story matters.
We’re proud to be part of communities across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 
That means backing you with care and respect and supporting you to thrive — personally and professionally.
We work with real purpose at scale, guided by our values and driven by the impact we can make together. 

We’re focused on inclusion, equal opportunity, and building a culture where you can be yourself and grow your potential.

This is a place to belong. To be supported. To make a difference. Tātou tātou – you, me, us together.
Together, we're Shaping a Future of Inclusion
He Wāhi mō te Katoa. Inclusion is at the heart of our Co-operative, where embracing difference empowers everyone to thrive and contribute to delivering goodness for generations. Tātou, tātou. 
“Fonterra's values, align with my personal values around sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and also building that stronger connection to Te Ao Māori. I've made a lot of great friends and I understand the importance of Fonterra to the wider community and wider New Zealand, so that's why I love working here.

Jeff, GDPO Warehousing and Inventory
Our Communities
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we celebrate the unique identities of our people. 
We’re committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce—because inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential to our strategy, our purpose, and our connection to the communities we serve.

Explore our DEI communities and discover how we’re creating spaces where everyone can thrive.
As global demographics shift, 
fostering inclusion has never been more crucial. 
With a multigenerational workforce, an aging population, growing ethnic diversity, and intersecting identities, it’s vital that we embrace these changes and create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. 
This isn’t just good for people - it’s essential for our business. 
Diverse teams drive better decisions, innovation, and stronger performance.
But it all starts with inclusion: when everyone feels included, diversity can thrive. 
To make this happen, we focus on three areas:
By prioritising inclusion, we live our values, drive our business strategy, and position Fonterra for long-term success. It helps us attract and retain top talent, boost employee engagement, and unlock innovative solutions. 
When everyone feels truly included, we not only improve performance but also strengthen our commitment to making a positive impact on our people, customers, and communities.
Recruitment Practices for Everyone
Ngā tikanga kimi kaimahi mō te katoa. 
We believe everyone should feel welcome here. Inclusion is part of who we are.
We’re building a team that reflects the world around us—because different backgrounds and ideas help us do better and think bigger. 

We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, and beliefs.

If you’re interested in a role but don’t meet every requirement, please apply anyway. We care about your potential and your willingness to grow.

If you need any support or changes during the recruitment process, just let your recruiter know or learn more about the reasonable adjustments we offer. We want to make sure you have a fair chance to show your best. Tātou, tātou.
Discover your connection with 
Te Mātāpuna Fonterra. 
This fun and interactive quiz will help you explore and learn about our values and unlock further understanding of your own values and how we align. Jump in to discover if Fonterra is the right fit for you! This should take no longer than 5 minutes. At the end, you’ll receive some key insights about how we align and what is important to us in our work.