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Maintenance Planner - Pahiatua & Longburn

Job Name
Maintenance Planner - Pahiatua & Longburn

General Information

Date Published
25-Nov-2025
Advertising Ends
02-Dec-2025
ID#
14216
Role Type
Engineering
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Manawatu

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
Our Pahiatua site specialises in producing whole milk powder that is exported to markets around the work. Over a season, more than 600 million litres of milk and processed into whole milk powder by our three powder plants. 

Our Longburn site specialises in supplying or other Fonterra sites with raw milk, reverse osmosis retentate. The raw milk and retentate are used to produce milk powders and cheese.


Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
 Join us at our Pahiatua site as a Maintenance Planner and play a key role in keeping our operations across our Pahiatua and Longburn sites running smoothly and efficiently. 

This is your chance to make a real impact by improving reliability, reducing costs and supporting proactive maintenance strategies.

In this role you will:

• Plan and schedule day-to-day maintenance and compliance tasks for our team and contractors.
• Develop and update maintenance plans and strategies.
• Maintain an accurate asset register in SAP and ensure CMMS master data is up to date.
• Plan and coordinate site shutdowns for seamless execution.
• Drive cost and efficiency improvements through smart planning.

This is a full-time, on-site, day shift role as part of our dedicated maintenance team with two day shift roster options.       
  
           
Mōu | About You
You’re a problem-solver with a passion for planning and maintenance. You thrive on collaboration, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy finding practical solutions that make a difference.

You will bring:

• Experience with CMMS systems and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Project).
• Solid background in manufacturing and maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of maintenance and production processes.
• Proven ability in data management and planning systems.
• Calm under pressure, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with the ability to influence and work collaboratively.
• Ownership of what you are working on.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider team


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 Tuesday 2nd December