Our recruitment process is here to match the right people with the right jobs.
It also helps you decide if Fonterra feels like the right place for you.
The steps may be a little different depending on the job you apply for. But most of the time, the process will include the same key steps.
We’ll keep you updated at each stage and let you know what’s happening next.
If you have any questions at any time, you can contact your recruiter — we’re here to help.
We’ll keep you updated at each stage and let you know what’s happening next.
If you have any questions at any time, you can contact your recruiter — we’re here to help.
Step 1: Application
You've applied for a role you're interested in. Great! We'll review your application, and if your experience matches the role, we'll contact you by phone or email.
Step 2: Screening
We'll learn more about your experience to see how it fits the role. This step might include a voice or video interview or a short call to ask some questions.
Step 3: Hiring Manager Review
The Hiring Manager will review applications that best match the role. This review might happen while the job is still on our careers site or after it closes. There might be a slight delay, but don't worry; we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Step 4: Hiring Manager Interviews
Congratulations! If you reach this step, you'll meet the Hiring Manager and others. The interview is your chance to showcase your skills and ask any questions. Remember to bring your right-to-work documents like a passport or birth certificate, work visa and driver's license.
Accepted documents include:
If you need help preparing, we've got you covered. Our interview preparation section has some hints and tips to get you started.
Accepted documents include:
- Relevant country passport OR
- Relevant country birth certificate AND driver's license OR
- Foreign passport with a valid visa.
If you need help preparing, we've got you covered. Our interview preparation section has some hints and tips to get you started.
Step 5: Assessments
For many roles, we have ability and psychometric tests. These can be done before or after the interview and are completed online at your convenience. Make sure you have a quiet space and read the instructions carefully.
For more information and to complete a practice assessment, please visit www.trytalentq.com/how-to-prepare/
For more information and to complete a practice assessment, please visit www.trytalentq.com/how-to-prepare/
Step 6: Pre-Employment Checks
If successful, we'll ask you to complete some checks.
The checks may include some or all of the following:
Other roles also require more specific checks that we will inform you of if applicable.
The checks may include some or all of the following:
- Reference
- Criminal background
- Entitlement to work
- Credit
- Pre-employment medical
Other roles also require more specific checks that we will inform you of if applicable.
Step 7: Offer and Contract
If you're successful, we'll let you know an offer is coming your way, and we'll get your contract ready as quickly as possible. If you have any questions about your contract, contact your Recruitment Partner.
Step 8: Onboarding
After you accept the offer and return your signed contract, we'll email you all the information you need before your first day.
Support During Your Application Journey
Tautoko i tō Haerenga Tono Mahi.
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want every candidate to feel welcome, supported, and able to show their best. If you need any help during the recruitment process, we offer a range of reasonable adjustments — small changes that can make a big difference.