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Fixed Term Tanker Operator - Whareroa

Job Name
Fixed Term Tanker Operators - Whareroa

General Information

Date Published
08-Sep-2025
Advertising Ends
18-Sep-2025
ID#
11165
Role Type
Tanker Operators
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Taranaki

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit.


About us | Ko wai mātou 

Step into the dynamic world of Fonterra's COO Business Unit, where our teams contribute to our NZ manufacturing site and global supply chain operations, help uphold technical excellence and work with our global safety, quality, and regulatory teams.

Whareroa is one of our largest sites. Along with a 7-hectare distribution centre and 1000 employees, our site boasts a total of 11 plants which includes four milk powder plants, two cheese plants, a cream plant, an anhydrous milk fat plant plus a whey protein and casein plant. We have the capability to process an impressive 14 million litres of milk per day in peak season.


About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi 

As our dairy farmers wake, so too do our team of talented, professional drivers as they prepare for the day ahead. With safety, customer service and quality at the forefront, it’s their role to get our milk from farm to factory.

They drive some of the best trucks in the industry, have a different view from their office window every day and work a shift roster that sees them at home after every shift. 

They get great on-the-job training with ultramodern technology in modern trucks and are rewarded with excellent working conditions, great income, uniform, and a range of other benefits.

Our Tanker Operators are a whānau who know what it means to work together and are proud of what they achieve.

We have a fixed term role available, working on a rotating roster of 6 on,3 off, including night and day shifts. 


About you | Mōu

We really want to know that you are passionate about what you do and about being part of our team, so you will need to have:
  • A current and clean full Class 5 Driver Licence
  • Recent experience driving truck and trailer
  • Experience driving country roads and carrying live loads is highly desirable
  • You will need to supply proof of your eligibility to work in New Zealand. 

Documents you can use are:
  • NZ passport; OR
  • NZ birth certificate AND Valid Photo ID (AND proof of name change if applicable e.g., Marriage Certificate); OR
  • Foreign passport with valid visa
  • Our recruitment process will include pre-employment checks (including drug and medical, reference check, right to work and a police check).

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.  

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 

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 | Continue your journey with us 
You’re already part of our whānau—now imagine what’s next. Take the next step in your Te Mātāpuna Fonterra journey and apply today. 

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 18th September 2025. 

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 reasonable accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.