L4 Trainee Tanker Operator

Overview

At Te Matapuna 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.

Established in 1881, our Edendale manufacturing site is New Zealand's oldest dairy processing site and with 13 plants, we produce 14 million bags of milk powder each year for export and process up to 15 million litres of milk every day in peak season.

We're looking for talented Class 4 drivers who are ready to take the next step in their career and train and develop with us into qualified Class 5 Drivers.

Opportunity and Training

Fonterra is committed to the development of our people and we are taking the first steps in providing development opportunities for our tanker operators.

This team are professional drivers who are committed to delivering excellent customer service, quality product and have a strong focus on health and safety.

We will train you to be a professional and safe class 5 driver within a 10 week fixed term contract, doing short haul with some of the best trucks in the industry and learning from experienced drivers.

This will open up a world of opportunity for your career, including the possibility to grow with our business.

While this is a 10 week fixed term opportunity there is potential for successful candidates to join our Whanau in a permanent capacity once training has been completed.

Assessment Centres will be held mid November and the successful candidate will start in January 2026.

Responsibilities and Requirements

We're on the lookout for passionate, professional drivers, with :

A Clean Class 4 drivers license and at least 12 months recent driving experience (or even hold your Class 5 learners license and looking for some practical experience)

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The ability to work a day and night shift pattern

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your driving skills and career to the next level.

Our Values and Benefits

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

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)

Work-life balance options (flexible / hybrid working where possible)

Employee recognition

Support for community involvement and cultural connection

At Te Matapuna 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 whanau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

He Wahi mo 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.

Tatou, tatou.

Applications close at midnight on

Sunday 26th October 2025.

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