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Process & Packing Operators - Darfield 2026

General Information

Date Published
17-Feb-2026
Advertising Ends
27-Feb-2026
ID#
13976
Role Type
Process and Packing operators
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Canterbury

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 2012, our Darfield site has three production plants – two milk powder plants including a world’s largest spray drier producing 33 metric tonnes per hour, and a newly operational cream cheese plant producing 4.5 metric tonne of cream cheese every hour. During peak season, we process up to 7.2 million litres of milk every day. 

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
  • Working on a rostered shift pattern you will be aligned to one of our processing plants in either the control room or on the factory floor with your key responsibilities being: 
  • Setting up, checking and running automated production machinery safely and efficiently  
  • Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world class standards 
  • Running production processes and machine diagnostics to ensure quality standards are met  
  • Ensuring documentation is correct and complete 
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area and ensure all health, safety and quality procedures are followed at all times
These roles are a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and gaining hands on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment with the support of a highly motivated and engaged work whanau. 

These positions offer fantastic work-life balance, working a rotating rostered shift pattern of 2 x 12-hour day shifts, 2 x 12-hour nights shifts, followed by 4 rostered days off.  Please note this is a 6 month-fixed term contract. 


Mōu | About You
Your strong mechanical aptitude, planning and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly; you won’t just find the problem, you'll be part of finding and implementing the solution. 

Together with a good work ethic and a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll be physically fit and able to show a background of:

• Participating and contributing to a high performing team

• Operating touch screen machinery

• Food manufacturing experience is desirable

• Current Forklift licence required

 
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). 


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.