General Information
Date Published
08-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
17-Aug-2025
ID#
12917
Role Type
Process and Packing operators
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Hamilton & North Waikato
Position Description
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
Here 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 a positive change.
He kupu mō mātou | About us
Our Hautapu site is in the heart of the Waikato and has been a leader in dairy manufacturing for more than 130 years. It's our headquarters for our protein and cheese technical teams and specialises in producing high value products such as casein, whey protein concentrate, hydrolysate, lactoferrin and milk protein concentrate as well as a wide range of cheeses including Organic, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Noble and Egmont.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced operator who is self-motivated and keen to develop their career to join our highly engaged team on a permanent basis in our Protein department.
You'll have plenty of variety from running diagnostics and problem solving to keep an eye on quality control and ensuring our plant and equipment is lean.
Your great attitude along with your attention to detail and mechanical aptitude will see you succeed in this role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting plant operators with day-to-day processes.
- Ensuring completion of compliance activities and documentation.
- Maintaining good housekeeping of processing environments.
- Promoting and maintaining a strong health and safety culture.
- This is a rostered shift position of four on (2 days, 2 nights) and four off.
Mōu | About you
You will be working as part of a dedicated and high performing team and will need to have a strong focus on health and safety. Whilst a sound mechanical aptitude is a pivotal aspect of this role, other skills include:
- Sound planning and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and team work ability.
- Self-motivated with good time management skills.
- Ability to work in a hygienic environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Be physically fit, as some manual lifting is required up to 25 kgs.
Ngā Uara | Our Values
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
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.
- 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.
Create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level.
As part of our Co-operative, be an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra dairy, and you can be here.
Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come and join our whānau— bring your whole self, and lets solve for better together.
Applications close at midnight on 17 August 2025.
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 application 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 reasonable accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou
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