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Store Manager - Farm Source Waitara

General Information

Date Published
06-Jan-2026
Advertising Ends
20-Jan-2026
ID#
14512
Role Type
Retail Sales
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Taranaki

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 | Farm Source
We love Kiwi dairy farmers and know they're pretty awesome. For generations, they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy. 

At Farm Source, the same co-operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share drives our team. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best – producing high-quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way. This means growing and supporting the right people – smart people with plenty of 'roll-your-sleeves up' energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll get the mahi done as part of a trusted team – backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise.                      

So why not join us? Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll be getting the mahi done as part of a trusted team.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity 
As the Store Manager for Waitara you will run the full operation of the site ensuring the delivery of inspiring leadership, excellent customer experience, and strong financial results. You will be an ambassador in the community and will help farmers to get the most out of the site and its facilities to enable them to get things done while saving them time and money.

Key elements of the role include:
  • Responsible for the overall performance of site operations including sustainable financial performance, positive customer experience and strong retail discipline, driven by our retail strategy.
  • Develop and foster high engagement levels within your sales team and have a strong focus on developing your people through leadership, coaching and mentoring.
  • Build long term positive relationships with our customers, suppliers & internal partners, including Fonterra shareholders, that delivers value & positive impact for all parties.
  • Creating a proactive health & safety culture that helps to ensure a safe workplace whilst meeting all compliance requirements as a minimum standard.
  • Maintain and champion policies and initiatives that help to positively enhance Fonterra’s reputation nationally and in local communities.
Mōu | About You 
We are looking for an inspirational and passionate people leader to elevate team performance and enable the team to work together towards clear and common goals. You will need to be a self-starter who takes pride in their work and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help across the network if required.

Other key requirements include:
  • 2-3 year retail management experience is preferred
  • Excellent coaching/mentoring skills
  • Demonstrated ability at improving service provided to customers
  • Proven financial management skill
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  Kajal.Nadan@Fonterra.com