Kaupapa Māori Senior BP - People
Position Description
Where to next? Imagine tomorrow—here at Fonterra | Whāia tō ara whakamua i konei
Here at Fonterra, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. If you’re applying for the next step in your career journey here at Fonterra, then you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your horizons, or take on a new challenge, we’re here to support your progress. We’ll help you bring your best and be at your best—because your growth is our growth.
About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
We're seeking an experienced kaupapa Māori leader to help shape how Fonterra creates pathways for Māori leadership success across the Co-operative.
This role partners with Fonterra's People & Culture Executive Lead Team and key business leaders to ensure our kaupapa Māori priorities are reflected in leadership frameworks, talent systems, succession planning and organisational culture. The focus is on influencing the decision-makers and systems that support Māori representation, talent, progression and leadership, helping create environments where Māori talent can thrive and succeed as Māori leaders across the Co-operative.
About You | Mōu
This is a strategic role focused on long-term organisational transformation rather than programme delivery. The successful person will help influence the removal of barriers to Māori leadership progression, support the design of more equitable people systems, and build capability across leaders to take ownership of Māori talent outcomes.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people who bring:
- Deep understanding of te ao Māori, Māori leadership and workforce development
- Experience in People & Culture, organisational development or leadership systems, with a Kaupapa Māori HR background being preferred
- The ability to influence senior leaders and shape organisational thinking
- Strong understanding of equity, representation and systemic change
- A commitment to creating sustainable, mana-enhancing pathways for Māori leaders and kaimahi to thrive within the Co-operative.
Our Values | Ngā Uara
We live our values every day—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmer shareholders, our partners and our communities.
Take our Values Quiz to reflect on how your values align with ours. Click here.
Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati
We’re committed to helping you grow, empowering you to be your best self, and encouraging you to contribute and learn. You’ll find support through:
- Career development and mentoring
- Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
- Recognition and internal mobility pathways
- A safe, inclusive environment where you can thrive
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.