As a Summer Intern at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra you can put your university learning into practice.
Through hands‑on, meaningful work while gaining real experience — all while being supported to grow, develop and thrive.
Whether you’re solving practical challenges, working alongside our farmers, or contributing to world‑class innovation, an internship at Fonterra is your opportunity to start making something of your career.
Download our early careers pathway guide here.
Download our early careers pathway guide here.
Early Career Stories
Meet the grads, interns, and apprentices finding their future flavour here at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra.
"It's just the culture you really want to come to work in."
Meet Murihiku
Dairy Apprentice
Summer Internship
Our Summer internship programme is designed to give you a hands-on experience of Fonterra.
Our summer internship includes opportunities in Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance, IT & Data, Technical Engineering and Sustainability.
Supply Chain, Accounting & Finance, IT & Data, Technical Engineering, Sustainability.
Research & Development Internship
Kickstart your Fonterra career with our R&D Summer Internship Programme. Use your university knowledge and gain first-hand experience with real R&D projects at our world class research centre in Palmerston North.
Our Research & Development Internship runs for up to 14 weeks over the summer. You’ll take ownership of your project and get to work with industry leaders as you get to solve practical problems using your science related knowledge.
We are looking for STEM students studying towards a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemical and process engineering, chemical and materials engineering, food engineering, chemistry, physics, food technology, food science, dairy science and health and nutrition.
We are looking for STEM students studying towards a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemical and process engineering, chemical and materials engineering, food engineering, chemistry, physics, food technology, food science, dairy science and health and nutrition.
Join us this summer and take the first step towards a rewarding career in dairy innovation. Applications reopen in June 2026. Click below to register your interest.
Agribusiness Internship
Our Agribusiness Summer Internship is designed to give you hands-on experience of Farm Source.
The programme will see you connecting with our farmers in store, on farm and challenging your skills in project management. This programme offers unique exposure to the agribusiness sector across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Applications will reopen later this year. Click below to register your interest.
Values Quiz
Take our interactive quiz to discover how your personal values align with ours. It only takes 5 minutes and offers insights into what matters most to us—and to you.
Ready to Land Your First Job
Āta Whakaarohia tō Āpōpō—Tīmata i tēnei rā.
Whether you're finishing school or university, we’re here to help you get work-ready and take your first step.
Whether you're finishing school or university, we’re here to help you get work-ready and take your first step.
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra we seek to "Imagine Tomorrow," which reflects our commitment to empowering you to create goodness for generations.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
Together, we’re shaping a future of inclusion
He Wāhi 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.
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.