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Senior Packaging Technologist

Job Name
Senior Packaging Technologist

General Information

Date Published
14-May-2026
Advertising Ends
28-May-2026
ID#
15541
Role Type
Science & Technology
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Flexible Location - NZ

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 the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is an exciting opportunity to join Fonterra’s Packaging Implementation team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering commercially valuable packaging solutions across new and existing formats. Working closely with Customer Quality, Global Engineering and Technical teams, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you’ll lead packaging changes from initial request through to successful in-market delivery. 

The role offers plenty of variety, combining technical packaging expertise, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and risk management to ensure packaging solutions are compliant, fit for purpose, and successfully introduced into manufacturing environments. The role focuses on delivering packaging change safely, on time, within budget, and to specification while continuously improving ways of working. 
                 
About You | Mōu
You’ll bring strong experience in packaging technology, ideally within food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG environments, along with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and change implementation. You’ll be confident managing multiple packaging projects, navigating complexity, and building strong working relationships across technical, operational, regulatory, and commercial teams.  You will have the ability to balance detail with the bigger picture, anticipate risks, and deliver practical, high-quality outcomes as well as the following:

  • Hold a tertiary qualification in packaging technology (or similar)
  • Have strong stakeholder management experience. 
  • Well-developed analytical and project management skills 
  • Be a quick learner and can master a variety of systems.  
  • Have a systematic and methodical mindset.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement 
  • Commitment to strong food safety, quality, and health and safety standards

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 Thursday 28th May 2026

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