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Software Engineer

General Information

Date Published
19-Sep-2025
Advertising Ends
05-Oct-2025
ID#
13483
Role Type
IT
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.

He kupu mō mātou | About us
Welcome to Commodity Risk & Trading (CR&T) at Fonterra—where engineering meets the edge of global markets. We’re not your typical enterprise IT function. We’re a high-performance team embedded within Global Markets - Ingredients & Trading, operating at the intersection of physical and financial commodities. 

Our mission? Build resilient, scalable, and intelligent software systems that unlock $100–150 million in annual value for the co-op.

We work side-by-side with traders, quants, and risk managers to shape the future of dairy trading. From real-time internal swap markets to algorithmic trading engines and risk analytics platforms, our systems are the backbone of a multi-billion-dollar global portfolio. We value software craft, first-principles thinking, and relentless improvement—and we’re building a team that does too.

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Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
This isn’t your typical engineering role. As a Software Engineer in Fonterra’s Commodity Risk & Trading (CR&T) team, you’ll be building the systems that power a multi-billion-dollar trading business, where physical supply chains meet financial markets.

You’ll be designing and developing the tools that enable asset-backed trading, portfolio shaping, origination, and real-time execution. From algorithmic trading platforms to risk pricing engines, your work will directly influence trading decisions, risk management, and P&L outcomes.

You’ll collaborate closely with traders, quants, and risk managers to solve real business problems,  not just ship tickets. Expect to work on systems where correctness, performance, and reliability are critical, and where your code has a direct line to the business.
This is a team that values curiosity, craft, and challenge. You’ll be encouraged to ask “why,” challenge assumptions, and propose better ways, all while seeing the tangible impact of your work every day.


Mōu | About You
You’re not just a coder, you’re a problem solver who’s driven by purpose and precision. You care deeply about software quality and maintainability, and you’re motivated by the chance to build systems that matter.
You bring:
  • A strong foundation in modern full-stack development (Python, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL)
  • Experience with cloud-native infrastructure (Azure, Docker/K8s, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
  • A track record of building robust, production-grade systems - ideally in finance, trading, or other complex domains
  • A curious mindset and a desire to understand the “why” behind the business logic
  • Confidence to work autonomously, challenge assumptions, and shape solutions from first principles
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A passion for building new things - not just maintaining the status quo

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 Sunday, 5 October 2025

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