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Every day, we’re shaping what’s next to create a better tomorrow for our land, our people, and the careers of those who join us. With hundreds of opportunities across diverse fields, imagine the possibilities your tomorrow could hold here. With more choice comes more opportunities! Explore career pathways, hear from our people, and take the first step towards shaping your future with us. Whatever your interest or passion is, we have a range of different early career opportunities, including graduate programmes, internships and apprenticeships.

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Whakatipu. At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we believe growth is a shared journey. If you're just starting out, we have a range of early career opportunities to help you grow with purpose. From graduate programmes and internships to apprenticeships, there’s a pathway for every passion. Ready to dive deeper? Explore our Early Careers section to learn more about the programmes, people, and possibilities that could shape your future with us.

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Latest News and Career Stories

Ngā Kōrero o te Wā. We are good together. Stay up to date with the latest news and inspiring early career stories from Te Mātāpuna Fonterra. Discover how our people are making a difference, learn about exciting projects and get insights into life here. Join us on our journey and imagine how you can be part of the story.

Fonterra and Agribusiness in Schools Partner to Inspire Future Leaders in Dairy
Fonterra and Agribusiness in Schools Partner to Inspire Future Leaders in Dairy
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the future of our primary industries depends on the bright, innovative minds of tomorrow.
New scholarships to support future leaders in Food Technology
New scholarships to support future leaders in Food Technology
Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC) is offering new scholarships for first year Food Technology students starting at Massey University in 2025.
Fonterra and Pūhoro Partner to Empower Māori Rangatahi
Fonterra and Pūhoro Partner to Empower Māori Rangatahi
Fonterra and Pūhoro, a national Charitable Trust dedicated to increasing Māori participation in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori), have joined forces in a new partnership.
How AI and automation are shaping the future of Fonterra's operations
How AI and automation are shaping the future of Fonterra's operations
Innovation has long been part of our Co-op's DNA. For over a century, we have been finding new ways to make the most of every drop of our farmers’ milk. Today, that commitment to continuous improvement is being accelerated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, which are transforming how we operate across our sites and supply chain.
Fonterra meeting soaring demands of North Asia’s booming functional dairy ingredients market
Fonterra meeting soaring demands of North Asia’s booming functional dairy ingredients market
In the dynamic markets of Japan and South Korea, Fonterra has emerged as a crucial player in the evolving world of functional dairy ingredients.