General Information
Date Published
17-Jun-2025
Advertising Ends
01-Jul-2025
ID#
11735
Role Type
Quality & Safety
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Flexible Location - NZ
Position Description
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.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity
Are you passionate about managing emerging risks and shaping regulatory policies? We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity available to join our Regulatory Services & Assurance team.
In this role, you'll make a significant impact on both local and global dairy industries. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of working from various locations across New Zealand.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide strategic regulatory insight, regulatory interpretation, advice and risk/issues management for an allocated region or topic area such as quota management or regulatory systems.
- Represent Fonterra’s interests in regulatory engagement with internal and external stakeholders including government officials and teams in Fonterra’s markets.
- Conduct critical appraisals of scientific research to influence future innovations and regulatory frameworks, ensuring advancements align with compliance standards and industry best practices.
- Connect with the wider business systems to understand opportunities and risks to maintain relevancy and ensure regulatory systems are appropriate and integrated.
- Simplify complex science and regulatory concepts to drive necessary changes in innovation and regulatory practices, ensuring clear and actionable outcomes
Mōu | About You
We’re looking for a motivated professional who thrives on collaboration and is skilled at navigating regulatory complexities. You will have a deep knowledge of global food regulatory systems with expertise in at least one of the areas of responsibility.
Other skills and experience we value include:
- Tertiary education: Masters or Honours tertiary qualification in science, food technology, nutrition or law.
- Experience in regulatory management, regulatory affairs, or a similar field, ideally within the food or dairy industry.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance diverse perspectives and drive strategic outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving innovative solutions.
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 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
- Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
- Employee recognition
- Support for community involvement and cultural connection
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.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 1st July 2025.
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