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Site Administrator - Studholme

Job Name
Site Administrator - Studholme

General Information

Date Published
03-Nov-2025
Advertising Ends
12-Nov-2025
ID#
13660
Role Type
Admin & Office Support
Work Type
Permanent 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 2006, our Studholme site specialises in producing milk powders, including standard and high heat whole milk powders, buttermilk powder and whey protein concentrate powder. We’re currently constructing additional capacity which will expand our site’s capabilities into advanced proteins. 

This investment is a key part our Co-op’s strategy to grow value through our world-leading Ingredients business. Advanced proteins will be used in premium applications such as medical nutrition and high protein sports products, offering enhanced functionality that sets them apart in the market. We also remain a key player in supporting milk processing across the South Island.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
Joining us as Site Administrator at Studholme, you’ll be an integral member of our site operations team, making a real difference every day. You will be the go-to person for keeping our operations organised and efficient, enabling our Site Leadership team to focus on their core activities. 

No two days will be the same – you’ll enjoy a variety of tasks from inducting visitors and contractors to site, scheduling meetings, taking minutes and arranging catering through to maintaining documentation and databases, providing inwards goods and site security system support, managing travel arrangements and organising the pool of fleet vehicles.    

Mōu | About You
We are looking for an engaging and approachable professional who has a passion for continuous improvement and supporting others. As a team player and the ‘go-to’ person in our team, you will display a high degree of integrity and professionalism while bringing a sense of energy and fun to the role. 

To shine in this role you will bring:

  • Strong skills in office administration including juggling travel, meeting and event management with ease 
  • Proven ability to accurately input data, produce reports and maintain organised documentation systems
  • Outstanding relationship-building skills and a genuine desire to collaborate across teams
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to juggle tasks, solve problems and set priorities with confidence 
  • Tech-savvy approach – proficient in MS Office and SAP, familiar with workflows and digital reporting tools, and quick to learn new systems 
  • A self-starter attitude paired with clear, professional communication—both written and verbal

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 Wednesday 12th November