Our Co-operative

Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.

Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

About the opportunity 

As a Grounds person, you will be joining our Kapuni whānau in a dynamic and fast paced manufacturing environment.

Day to day you’ll have the responsibility of:

• The day-to-day maintenance and repairs of our buildings including doors, flashings, roofing, painting, water leaks etc
• Managing small building/roofing projects.
• The upkeep of our grounds, gardens, lawns, roads and drainage.
• Completing core compliance actives, inventory management and documentation control.
• Operating EWP’s (Knuckle booms, scissor lifts) and forklift operation including advance operation (man cage).     

We have an excellent training and development culture, and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our site, plant, and processes to build on your knowledge and experience.

About you

This is a busy and varied role, we are looking for an energetic self-starter who enjoys the outdoors, who has a trade background and experience with building, plumbing and painting. 

You’ll be a practical hands-on person who is ready to roll your sleeves up and pitch in where needed and your ability to work well and communicate with others will be key in maintaining a cohesive team across the site.

To be successful you will have: 

• A trade background of building, roofing, painting or plumbing. 
• Have a strong self and time management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be adaptable while also remaining calm under pressure.
• Be physically fit. 
• Have a basic level of computer skills across the Microsoft applications.

If you want to grow your career with New Zealand’s largest Co-operative, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Be part of a team where you are truly recognised and rewarded for a job well done.

Our story

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit gives us all a common strength and purpose. Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people who are at the heart of what we do, we want our farmers, employees, customers, and communities to thrive. Kaitiakitanga, ensures we take care of the land. We are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations. 

Whakaohooho constantly inspires ourselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. We enable flexibility and balance to suit everyone’s lifestyles and choices.  

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best. 

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau. You, me, Us Together Tᾱtou tᾱtou.