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Your career starts here

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Design, optimise, and innovate systems that move our co-op forward. Your ideas will have the scale and support to make a real impact.

Ready to build a world-class career in engineering? At Fonterra, engineering connects our co-operative and drives us toward tomorrow. You’ll explore diverse challenges, from optimising systems and processes to creating solutions that are simpler, faster, and more sustainable. Here, your ideas will have the scale and support to make a tangible impact. With pathways that match your ambitions and opportunities to grow alongside like-minded innovators, Te Mātāpuna Fonterra offers a unique environment where you can thrive. Whether it’s in Operations – Manufacturing & Maintenance, Global Engineering, Capital Projects, Group Technical or you’re starting out in Early Careers, you can find the perfect fit for your skills and ambitions. Ready to get started? Sign up to our talent community today and take the first step in shaping the future with us.

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Your career journey starts here

Whakatipu. At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we believe growth is a shared journey. We champion lifelong learning and encourage you to explore new directions, build your capabilities, and shape your future. From cross-functional moves to tailored development tools, we offer a range of opportunities to help you thrive—wherever you begin and wherever you want to go. Discover how our engineering career pathways and development resources can help you unlock your potential and grow with purpose.

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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 engineering news and inspiring 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.

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.
Sparking Kiwi kids’ interest in STEM through ice cream
Sparking Kiwi kids’ interest in STEM through ice cream
In celebration of World Ice Cream Day on 21 July, we’re excited to share details about a new initiative that will see ice cream being used to inspire more Kiwi kids to get into STEM.
Whakatere Programme
Whakatere Programme
The Whakatere Programme, a 10-day initiative, shapes the next generation of Maintenance Managers, tackling challenges of retention and talent development. Participants acquire essential skills, building a valuable industry network for success in this demanding role.
Edendale Electro Boiler
Edendale Electro Boiler
We are taking a significant stride towards sustainability by unveiling plans to install a 20-megawatt electrode boiler at its Edendale site in Southland.
Waitoa Biomass Boiler
Waitoa Biomass Boiler
Fonterra Waitoa leads New Zealand's key decarbonization project, installing a 30MW biomass boiler to replace coal by 2037. This reduces annual emissions by 48,000 tonnes of CO2e, equivalent to removing 20,000 cars from New Zealand's roads.