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L4 Trainee Tanker Operator

General Information

Date Published
06-Oct-2025
Advertising Ends
26-Oct-2025
ID#
13271
Role Type
Tanker Operators
Work Type
Fixed-Term 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
 
We’re looking for talented Class 4 drivers who are ready to take the next step in their career and train and develop with us into qualified Class 5 Drivers.

Fonterra is committed to the development of our people and we are taking the first steps in providing development opportunities for our tanker operators. This team are professional drivers who are committed to delivering excellent customer service, quality product and have a strong focus on health and safety. We will train you to be a professional and safe class 5 driver within a 10 week fixed term contract, doing short haul with some of the best trucks in the industry and learning from experienced drivers. 

This will open up a world of opportunity for your career, including the possibility to grow with our business. While this is a 10 week fixed term opportunity there is potential for successful candidates to join our Whanau in a permanent capacity once training has been completed.

Assessment Centres will be held mid November and the successful candidate will start in January 2026.
  
           
Mōu | About You

We’re on the lookout for passionate, professional drivers, with:
• A Clean Class 4 drivers license and at least 12 months recent driving experience (or even hold your Class 5 learners license and looking for some practical experience)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work a day and night shift pattern

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your driving skills and career to the next level. 

 

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 Sunday 26th October 2025.