Senior Process Technologist

Job Name

General Information

Date Published

03-Oct-2025

Advertising Ends

15-Oct-2025

ID#

13633

Role Type

Engineering

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Taranaki

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Whāia tō ara whakamua i konei | Where to next? Imagine tomorrow—here at Fonterra

Here at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. If you’re applying for the next step in your career journey here at Fonterra, then you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your horizons, or take on a new challenge, we’re here to support your progress. We’ll help you bring your best and be at your best—because your growth is our growth.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Process Technologist - CIP to join our Whareroa site. In this role you will be responsible for providing CIP technical support across the lower North Island region. 

You will be joining a highly motivated and engaged team who work together to provide solutions to the business. Reporting to the Regional Process Technical Manager - LNI, you will act as a technical adviser to optimise plant performance and trouble-shoot production issues that occur during plant operation. 

This is a great opportunity to put your technical expertise to best use and continue your personal development. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide CIP technical support to manufacturing sites to support process capability, performance, stability and compliance.

• Provide problem solving and technical support for process exceptions to help return plant to stable operation and capability.

• Drive continuous improvement in CIP, Quality, Yields, Productivity and costs.

• Collaborate with the Process SME to lead or support new chemical or equipment technology trials/implementations.

• Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring within the region to support capability build of peers and manufacturing staff.

Mōu | About You

We are looking for a driven individual with a strong technical mindset and passion for all things improvement. Your positive and can-do attitude mindset, along with the willingness to go the extra mile and collaborate with your peers, will help you succeed in this varied role.

We want to hear from you if you have: 

• Strong foundational knowledge in CIP, ideally including CIP validation, with demonstrated experience in delivery of technical support to food manufacturing sites.

• Experience in process improvement, preferably in a manufacturing environment or engineering. 

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workflow, competing priorities and leverage internal/external resources to successfully deliver change.

• A qualification in Food Technology or Engineering would be advantageous but not essential.

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 Values Quiz

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

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

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.

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.

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. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 15th October 2025

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