Skip to content

Environmental Advisor

Job Name
Environmental Advisor

General Information

Date Published
07-Jan-2026
Advertising Ends
22-Jan-2026
ID#
14298
Role Type
Manufacturing
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Southland

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us
Established in 1881, our Edendale manufacturing site is New Zealand’s oldest dairy processing site and with 13 plants, we produce 14 million bags of milk powder each year for export and process up to 15 million litres of milk every day in peak season.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
As the Environmental Advisor you are an essential part of our environmental team. You will lead and support significant aspects of the site Environmental Management System, and you will be involved in internal and external audits, resource consent management, as well as initiating improvement work.
 
  • Reporting to the Environmental Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
  • Lead key aspects of the site’s Environmental Management system in accordance with ISO14001, such as carrying out departmental risk reviews, closeout of audit actions and investigations of non-conformances 
  • Ensure compliance with resource consents, evaluate compliance monitoring data and prepare monthly and annual compliance reports
  • Review and update environmental management plans, and contribute to the review and improvement of departmental operational procedures to manage environmental risks
  • Undertake investigations into environmental incidents and ensure learnings are captured and shared
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Council, Iwi, local community) in relation to sustainability and environmental matters
  • Support site with environmental awareness training, onsite incident response and other sustainability initiatives such as solid waste, water and energy
  • Support the Environmental team with stormwater management and process wastewater treatment
  • Engage and manage contractors and consultants to enable effective environmental management
             
Mōu | About You

Ideally holding a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Management, your strong technical skills, conceptual mindset, and ability to analyse data will help you succeed and gain credibility when dealing with stakeholders. This role is a great opportunity to develop and extend your environmental management skillset.

 We will also be looking for:
• Exposure to environmental compliance and management systems (with reference to ISO 14001)
• A genuine commitment and passion for environmental sustainability
• Experience in Excel and data analysis with a natural flair for proactive problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ideally, experience within a manufacturing and /or agricultural industry environment.
 
Ngā Aura | Our Values 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 22nd January 2026

#LI-BM1 #LI-JW