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Maintenance Technician - Electrician

General Information

Date Published
10-Sep-2025
Advertising Ends
28-Sep-2025
ID#
13276
Role Type
Trades and Services
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
 
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Electrician to join our high-performing Maintenance Team at our Edendale site. 

This role focuses on Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance, supporting the reliability and performance of our plant operations.

You will apply your technical expertise to troubleshoot and repair breakdowns, implement preventative maintenance strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, highly automated environment, working with cutting-edge technology across high voltage systems, instrumentation, process control, and automation.
          

Mōu | About You

We are looking for an individual who can remain calm under pressure when responding to unplanned breakdowns and will confidently troubleshoot issues as they occur.  
 
With your forward-thinking drive and ability to achieve results you’ll have plenty of scope to drive continuous improvement on equipment with some of our industry's cutting edge automated technology. You’ll be a strong problem solver with strong attention and excellent communication skills that will see you working collaboratively within the team and across the site.
 
We want to hear from you if you have:
• A New Zealand Electrical Registration with a current practising licence.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance functions such as equipment repair, failure analysis to root cause and preventative maintenance.
• Exposure to a fast-paced automated and industrial environment.
• Hands on experience with PLC automation systems and instrumentation.
• Great computer literacy skills and ideally experience with SAP.
• Experience within the food, dairy or farming industry is highly desirable.
 

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 28th September 2025