Fonterra Graduate Technical Programme (FGTP) (Nov 2026)

What the graduate programme has to offer :

• Dairy Science Masterclass : Learn from dairy industry experts with lectures and hands on experience in our pilot plants. Then, later in the programme, work on a research project (with an expert supervisor) for 16 weeks which you will present back to business leaders. All of this goes towards gaining a Masters in Dairy Science from Massey University (all paid for by Fonterra)
• Explore Aotearoa in (grad) style : Spend 15 weeks travelling around Aotearoa, New Zealand, exploring our Manufacturing sites and sights of our beautiful country with your cohort (also paid for by Fonterra)
• Personal growth : Build personal development and leadership skills through various workshops designed specifically for your cohort
• Support squad : You’ll be provided with a mentor and a buddy for extra support
• You’ll build a strong network, both within your cohort and across Fonterra
• Once you complete the programme, we’ll work with you to find a great first role for you to apply for

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co‑operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world.

We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

Join Us | Haere mai

Kickstart your career with our Fonterra Technical Graduate Programme (FGTP), a globally recognised platform that has been successfully shaping industry leaders for over 50 years. Our programme offers you the unique opportunity to develop in-depth Technical Dairy knowledge under the guidance of industry experts while working towards a Masters of Dairy Science and Technology. Personal growth is woven into every aspect of your learning journey with us.

Opportunities Await | Te whai waahi

Our 12-month FGTP programme allows you to leverage the knowledge you've gained from your studies and apply it to the unique and dynamic environment of our Co‑operative. Through various rotations, you'll learn what it means to be part of New Zealand's largest employer and a co‑operative owned by our farmers. You'll gain practical experience in Dairy Operations, enhancing your technical skills and leadership capabilities.

About you | Moe koe

Our FGTP graduates gain a wide range of business experience, and we've found that those with extra‑curricular achievements often hit the ground running. We're seeking individuals who demonstrate a collaborative spirit, resilience, learning agility, a growth mindset, curiosity, and leadership potential. If you're passionate about the industry and eager to make a direct impact, we want to hear from you!

What Fonterra has to offer :

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co‑op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work.

To learn more, visit Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let's solve for better, together.

You, me, us together. Tātou tātou.

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