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

Established in 1902, Maungaturoto is one of our oldest sites. With three plants, the site processes around 247 million litres of milk a year and processes raw milk into a range of milk powders, whey powders and rennet casein. Our whey powder is used as a source of protein in nutritional powders, beverages and cultured products and the casein is used for processed cheese production. These products are exported to international markets worldwide.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

Joining us as Storesperson in a fixed-term capacity, you’ll be joining a close-knit and high performing team who are on a continuous improvement journey. You’ll develop your skills within our large-scale operation and have exposure to many facets of our Fonterra NZ Manufacturing Stores network and projects.  Some travel will be required to our Kauri site on occasion.

With your impeccable attention to detail, your day will focus on receiving and receipting goods into the store, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the ERP system and stored appropriately. There will also be forklift driving required on daily basis.

key responsibilities:

• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and effective material handling and movement is obtained completing documentation accurately.
• Dealing with internal and external stakeholder on daily basis.

·       Ensuring the accurate movement of all products throughout the stores.

• Demonstrating safe driving practices and following all health and safety measures.
• Contributing as a productive and positive member to our NZM stores

* Please note this role is a fixed term role. 

* This role has set day shifts of Monday to Friday – Weekends free!

Mōu | About You

Working as part of a dedicated and high performing team you will have a strong focus on health and safety. We are looking for someone who is a pro-active self-starter with drive and ambition.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills Mechanical aptitude and Leadership experience.

• Tech savvy computer skills ideally in Microsoft Office as well as inventory control (SAP) and warehouse management systems.
• Minimum 6 months Forklift experience with an F endorsement and current OSH certificate

• Experience working in a stores or warehouse is Preferable.
• A good dose of physical strength – our products are not always light and can weigh up to 25kg.

Ngā Uara | Our Values
We live our values every day—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmers, and our communities.

Take our Values Quiz to reflect on how your values align with ours. Click here.

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You
We’re committed to helping you grow, empowering you to be your best self, and encouraging you to contribute and learn. You’ll find support through:

• Career development and mentoring

·       Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)

• Recognition and internal mobility pathways
• A safe, inclusive environment where you can thrive

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.

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 | 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.

Applications close at midnight on 18^th July