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GM Digital Products, Platforms and Data

Job Name
GM Digital Products, Platforms and Data

General Information

Date Published
06-Aug-2026
Advertising Ends
20-Aug-2026
ID#
16123
Role Type
General Management
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, 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.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

We're looking for a General Manager Digital Products, Platforms and Data to join our Strategy & Growth team. This is a unique opportunity to influence an enterprise-wide strategy, lead significant digital investment decisions, and create the platforms, products, and data capabilities that will power Fonterra's future growth

You will define and lead the strategic roadmap for digital products, platforms, and data across the business, ensuring aligned investment, scalable solutions, and high-quality delivery that creates measurable business value. Acting as the business-facing portfolio owner within a hub-and-spoke technology model, you'll shape demand, prioritise investment, and translate business needs into an integrated digital portfolio while partnering closely with central technology teams to deliver enterprise-aligned solutions. This role is critical to creating a connected digital ecosystem that supports growth, operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and long-term competitive advantage.

About You | Mōu

You are a strategic and commercially minded digital leader who can bring together business strategy, customer needs, technology capability, and investment priorities to create meaningful outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, influence at executive level, and have a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and portfolio delivery. You bring:
  • Extensive experience leading digital, technology, product, platform, or data functions within large and complex organisations
  • A proven ability to develop and execute enterprise digital strategies and transformation roadmaps
  • Strong experience balancing investment priorities, portfolio governance, and value delivery
  •  Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence executive leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience developing business cases, investment strategies, and performance measures
  • A passion and background for developing talent and creating high-performing leadership teams      
You will also bring
  • 15+ years' experience in digital, technology, data, product, or related environments
  • Senior leadership experience managing large enterprise-scale digital portfolios with accountability for business outcomes and value realisation
  • Strong expertise in digital product strategy, platform leadership, and portfolio investment management
  • A track record of leading complex digital, data, or business transformation programmes

Our Values | Ngā Aura 
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

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 
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

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi
At 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.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou
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.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa
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 20th August