Ata whakaarohia to apopo | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
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.
He kupu mo matou | About us
Our Whareroa site is one of Fonterra's largest manufacturing sites.
Along with a 7 hectare distribution centre and 1,000 employees, our site boasts a total of 11 plants, which includes four milk powder plants, two cheese plants, a cream plant, an anhydrous milk fat plant, plus a whey protein and casein plant.
We have the capability to process an impressive 14 million litres of milk per day in peak season.
Mo tenei turanga | About the Opportunity
As a Service Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the mechanical servicing and repairs of our modern milk tanker and trailer fleet, as well as performing automotive electrical diagnostics.
You'll be instrumental in maintaining Fonterra's high standards and ensuring compliance with all legal, health, and safety requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern facility equipped with OEM tooling and diagnostics, where your practical and efficient problem-solving skills will be highly valued.
You will also have the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the workshop, driving reliability and performance of our fleet.
With a strong learning and development culture, this role offers an exceptional pathway to grow your technical expertise and leadership skills within NZ's largest Co-operative.
If you have the ambition to take on leadership responsibilities, this role provides the perfect platform to develop and showcase your potential.
This role operates on a 4 x 4 roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) working 12-hour shifts, with a rotating on-call element.
Mou | About You
We are looking for a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, highly developed problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
You are someone who thrives in a team environment and is motivated to take on challenges, with a desire to grow into leadership roles.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring
Solid heavy vehicle / diesel mechanic experience, ideally on Volvo, Scania or other European trucks
A NZQA heavy vehicle trade certificate (Level 4) – this is essential
At least Class 4 NZ Drivers licence working to class 5 – we are happy to support with gaining Class 5 licence
Strong electrical diagnostic skills and focus on asset care – supporting us towards achieving world class fleet reliability
Self-motivated, great communication skills and a team player
Comfortable to use (and learn) different software systems across a range of platforms and applications
Nga Aura | Our Values
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identity 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.
Ta matou 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.
Nga Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
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.
Tatou Tatou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you?
Come join our whanau – bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.
You, me, us together, Tatou, tatou.
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 23rd November
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