Process Operator, Takaanini - Foods - Auckland - 13607 - Fonterra

General Information

Date Published

06-Oct-2025

Advertising Ends

22-Oct-2025

ID#

13607

Role Type

Manufacturing

Work Type

Permanent Part-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us

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.

We have three FBNZ operated sites in Takanini, Eltham and Palmerston North, and two central distribution centres in Auckland and Christchurch, with the largest chilled foods network across New Zealand. Our Takanini Site has three manufacturing plants - Beverages, Food and UHT, produces around 240,00 MT of product and has an annual Opex spend of approximately 100 Million.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

Our Takanini Site is looking for motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team in the Foods department through a job-sharing arrangement. We have 3x part-time positions available, offering flexible working hours perfect for those seeking work-life balance while gaining experience with a well-known and trusted brand such as Fonterra.

As an essential New Zealand food manufacturing business, never has it been more important for us to deliver to every New Zealander who is counting on us. As Process Operators, you’ll be trained to operate Cultured Food equipment as part of a collaborative job-sharing team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Setting up, monitoring, and operating automated production machinery
Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world-class standards of hygiene
On-the-go problem solving and running machine diagnostics
Accurate recording of production information and data entry
Being flexible and open to upskilling and cross-training in other areas and additional tasks
Completing cleaning tasks to a high level
Working collaboratively with your job-share partners to ensure smooth handovers and consistent coverage

Please note that these are part-time positions with the following shifts:

Position 1: Monday - Thursday, 06:45am - 10:15am
Position 2: Monday - Thursday, 10:15am - 01:45pm
Position 3: Monday - Thursday, 01:45pm - 05:15pm

**If you are available to cover one, two, or all three of these shifts, please clearly indicate your availability (and preference) in your application**

Mōu | About You

This role offers great variety and opportunities to learn and grow. We are looking for people with strong mechanical aptitude and sound problem-solving skills. Ideally you will bring food manufacturing experience, however we are open to 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:

A strong focus on health and safety
Operation of touch screen machinery
Literacy, numeracy, and computer literacy (particularly with Excel and Outlook)
SAP experience is desirable
Working in an environment where you need to be physically fit and able to lift 25kgs

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 Tuesday 21 October 2025.

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