Our Co-operative 

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini 

Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit.

About us | Ko wai mātou

Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.

Fonterra Bridge Street produces many of New Zealand’s favourite cheeses, including beloved brands Kapiti and Mainland. The Cheese which comes from Bridge Street is special because it’s crafted by hand and uses only locally sourced milk. Winning multiple prestigious international and local Cheese Awards, Bridge Street is also one of Fonterra’s oldest sites, with it being open for more than a century. It is an iconic employer to the Taranaki region and communities and has had many generations of people work here. As a Bridge Street Employee you will also have the opportunity to sample new cheeses, specialty cheeses and other related products. You will also be able to buy discounted products from the famous Eltham Bridge Street Cheese Bar and have access to all the other 

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi

We are looking for Process and Packing operators, who will be working on a rostered shift pattern at our Eltham Bridge Street site. 

A role as an Operator is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team.

As a Process or Packing Operator, you'll be working on the factory floor with your key responsibilities being:

• Operating of machinery inside and out of high hygiene zones
• Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world class standards
• On the go problem solving, defect handling and continuous improvement.
• Accurate recording of production information through SAP
• Flexible and open to upskilling and cross training in other area

About you | Ko wai koe

Your strong mechanical aptitude, planning and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly; you won’t just find the problem, you'll be part of finding and implementing the solution.

Ideally you will bring food manufacturing experience however we are open to machine operation experience gained in a different industry.

Together with a can-do attitude and good work ethic, you’ll be able to demonstrate a background of:

• Operation of high speed and complexity machinery
• Prior food safety and food handling experience, powder batching or distribution center experience
• Strong focus on health and safety
• Computer literacy, SAP experience is desirable
• Working in an environment where you need to be physically fit and able to lift 25kgs

Our story | Ō mātou kōrero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

• Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
• Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
• Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
• Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, 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, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.