Product Transformation Lead

General Information

Date Published

21-Aug-2025

Advertising Ends

31-Aug-2025

ID#

13124

Role Type

Strategy & Project Management

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Enterprise Portfolio Platform and its use across the enterprise? We are seeking a Product Transformation Lead who can translate vision into execution while navigating ambiguity and inspiring change.

You will own the evolution of our Enterprise Portfolio Platform, strategically steering its transformation to ensure it seamlessly integrates into our change initiatives. Collaborating with agile, cross-functional teams, you will deliver features of the platform that elevate performance, scalability, and user experience. Your ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders will be essential as you embed scalable solutions and drive impactful outcomes.

A few areas of focus will be to:

Lead the execution and continual redevelopment of our Enterprise Portfolio Platform, managing its transformation across the enterprise.
Collaborate with Product and Platform Owners to optimise platform capabilities for business value creation, providing technical and functional guidance to foster growth and performance.
Accountability for planning, performance, and budget, while driving alignment on strategic objectives across teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Ensure subscription usage and compliance, identify optimisation opportunities, and oversee the health and functionality of platform initiatives.
Exceptional partnership with core strategic partners (including vendors) to drive results for the business.

Mōu | About You

You will bring strong management skills in the areas of change management, transformation, leadership and stakeholder relations.

The ideal candidate will have:

Significant experience in transformation, platform ownership or enterprise technology leadership.
Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives with budget accountability.
Previous experience in delivering change and business value through tech enabled programmes.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and inspire change in complex environments.
Demonstrated high degree of planning and organisation skills.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

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 31 August.

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