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Service Technician

Job Name
Service Technician

General Information

Date Published
11-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
08-Sep-2025
ID#
12958
Role Type
Trades and Services
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Bay of Plenty District, Taupo & Southern Waikato

Position Description


  • Feel connected here: Our people are at the heart of everything we do, connected to the land and each other, creating goodness for generations. We are good together.
  • Be inspired here: Be inspired to be better every day in a place that nurtures innovation, champions sustainability, and empowers you to help solve for a better future for all.
  • Grow here: In our inclusive environment, you’ll be supported to develop your skills, explore new paths, and grow with purpose. Together, we’ll make every drop count.
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
We are embracing a new vision and strategic direction with a centralised engineering, capital & technical group for COO. Global Engineering & Technical represents a transformative step in our journey towards engineering excellence and strategic innovation to deliver our long term asset strategy within COO. It will drive positive change by enhancing strategic delivery, efficiency, and agility, streamline risk management, standardise operations, simplify processes, improve communication and enhance career pathways for engineers within a recognised centre of excellence, ensuring a sustainable future.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
Our Reporoa Fleet Services workshop is looking for a motivated and professional Service Technician to join us. In this role you’ll be responsible for automotive electrical diagnostics as well as mechanical servicing and repairs on our modern milk tanker/trailer fleet. You’ll be key to ensuring our vehicles meet Fonterra's high standards as well as all legal, health and safety requirements. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern facility with OEM tooling and diagnostics. We know the best equipment needs the best people looking after it - practical and efficient problem solvers.
As an experienced diesel mechanic you’ll be confident identifying faults both with breakdowns on the road and during day-to-day workshop repairs. Your proactive approach will also see you driving continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop to improve tanker reliability.
Shifts: 4 x 12-hour dayshift followed by 4 days off, callout roster as per local agreement.

Mōu | About You
We are looking for a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, highly developed problem-solving skills and a positive attitude. We want to hear from you if you have:
  • Solid heavy vehicle/diesel mechanic experience, ideally on Volvo’s
  • A NZQA heavy vehicle trade certificate (Level 4) – this is essential as well as a clean Class 5 NZ driver’s license
  • Strong electrical diagnostic skills and focus on asset care - driving towards world class fleet reliability
  • Self-motivated, great communication skills and ability to work well with others
  • Good computer skills across a range of platforms.
With a strong learning and development culture, this is an exceptional opportunity to join NZ’s largest Co-operative to expand your knowledge and skills.

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
 

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

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.
Applications close at midnight on 9th of September

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.