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P&C Business Partner - Clandeboye

Job Name
P&C Business Partner - Clandeboye

General Information

Date Published
05-May-2026
Advertising Ends
19-May-2026
ID#
15639
Role Type
HR
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Canterbury

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō
At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, 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.

About us | He kupu mō mātou

Our Clandeboye site is one of Fonterra’s largest sites, employing over 1250 people. It is also home to one of the biggest dryers in the world, capable of producing 28 metric tonnes of whole milk powder every hour. During peak season our Clandeboye site processes up to 13 million litres of milk every day.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
 
As a People & Culture Business Partner in New Zealand Manufacturing you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. This is a strategic partnering role bringing our people strategy to life by embedding strategic workforce planning, capability development and culture transformation into site operations, ensuring alignment with our business priorities and the evolving needs of our Co-op.

You’ll work closely with leaders across our Clandeboye site to influence strategic thinking, drive a high-performance culture, lead change, and design organisational solutions that deliver real business outcomes. 

As a trusted advisor, you’ll coach and support leaders, champion employee engagement, and design people strategies that solve real business challenges. Our leaders value the depth, insight, and impact of our P&C partnership. This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful change, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver people solutions that make a difference—all while advancing your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.
  
About You | Mōu

You are a strategic thinker with deep business insight into key drivers and success measures, and a passion for enabling performance. Future-focused and adaptable, you bring fresh perspectives and thought leadership to navigate ambiguity and lead change across complex environments. With confidence and experience, you lead culture transformation across unionised workforces, embedding strategic P&C disciplines—such as workforce planning, capability building, and high-performance culture—into integrated programs that deliver real impact.

You take initiative to drive execution and track performance, using data and insights to shape strategy, balance complexity and quality, and meet stakeholder needs. Leveraging your influencing skills and P&C expertise, you partner effectively with diverse site leadership teams to craft people strategies that anticipate future workforce needs and enable business success. Business-focused and employee-centric, you bring clarity, confidence, and impact to everything you do.

Our Values | Ngā Aura 
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

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 
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

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi
At 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.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou
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.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa
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 19th May.