Sustainable Dairying Advisor

General Information

Date Published

14-Apr-2025

Advertising Ends

30-Apr-2025

Country

New Zealand

Location

Southland

Role Type

Sales

Work Type

Permanent

ID#

11690

Position Description

Our Co-operative

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

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About the opportunity | Te whai waahi

Featherston based role.

We are looking for a passionate Sustainable Dairy Advisor to support farmers in adopting sustainable practices while balancing productivity and business goals. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, relationship management, and problem-solving to guide farmers through sustainability challenges and implement meaningful changes.

You will work closely with farmers, providing expert advice, tailored solutions, and ongoing support to help them navigate sustainability requirements. Strong communication and the ability to simplify complex information will be key, ensuring that farmers feel confident in making informed decisions that drive long-term environmental and financial benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Farmer Engagement & Support: Build strong, trust-based relationships with farmers, understanding their unique sustainability challenges and guiding them through solutions.
Sustainability Insights & Technical Knowledge: Conduct on-farm assessments, interpret regulatory requirements, and provide practical recommendations to help farmers align with sustainability best practices.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze sustainability data, identify trends, and deliver insights that help farmers track progress and implement improvements.
Problem-Solving & Influence: Use persuasive communication and negotiation skills to motivate farmers toward sustainable practices, especially when change requires investment and effort.
Collaboration & Alignment: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure sustainability initiatives align with both business and farmer objectives.

About you | Moe koe

We are seeking someone with experience in agriculture, sustainability consulting, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to analyze sustainability data and translate it into actionable strategies for farmers.

You should have:

A background in environmental sustainability, farm systems, or regulatory compliance.
The ability to interpret and simplify complex regulations, making them practical for farmers.
A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders, from farmers to industry partners.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together.

You, me, us together.

Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

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