Head of Brand and Design

For more than 150 years, Fonterra farming families have brought the goodness of natural dairy to people all over the world. We're a farmer owned Co-operative based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Made up of thousands of farming families and employees all working together for better.

As a Co-operative we know the value of coming together to achieve a common purpose. We want to be the source of the world’s most valued dairy, working with our farmer shareholders and customers to provide trusted, high-quality dairy nutrition for generations to come.

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.

Innovation plays a critical role in unlocking future growth for Fonterra and is integral to achieving our long-term aspirations; it is crucial that innovation continues to evolve as part of our DNA, embedding it into our brand and culture. In 2022, we created a new portfolio of Innovation and Brand to identify growth opportunities to protect shareholder interests and new and innovative, highly valuable markets for our Co-op to compete in.

This portfolio brings a new level of focus, capability, and thinking to help grow the premium value of our products.

We are excited to announce a brand-new and high-impact opportunity for a Head of Brand and Design to join our team on a permanent basis at our vibrant Head Office on Fanshawe Street, Auckland.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead in bringing our brand to life by shaping and embedding world-class design systems that reflect and reinforce our core brand values. With creativity at the forefront, you’ll drive visual consistency and brand excellence across every touchpoint — ensuring our identity resonates powerfully and with purpose.

Reporting to the General Manager of Brand & Marketing, your primary responsibility will be to oversee Fonterra's brand and marketing creative initiatives, ensuring these efforts align with the company's overall brand strategy and marketing objectives.

This role is crucial for meeting the organization's brand and marketing objectives, emphasising strategic alignment and consistency across different business sectors and markets.

As Head of Brand and Design, you’ll play a key strategic role, partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure our creative vision is tightly aligned with business priorities. Your ability to communicate with clarity, collaborate with confidence, and build strong, trusted relationships will be instrumental in cultivating a brand and marketing culture that’s not only strategic — but energised, inclusive, and purpose-driven.

Bringing a wealth of experience from both agency and in-house environments, you’ll inspire, mentor, and elevate a talented team — empowering them to thrive creatively while remaining laser-focused on accountability and impact. With your commercial acumen and passion for operational excellence, you'll lead with purpose, ensuring every campaign is executed with precision and delivers measurable results.

We live our values every day—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmers, and our communities.

Take our Values Quiz to reflect on how your values align with ours. Click here.

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

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.

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.

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 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 Monday, 08th of September.