Energy Centre Operator

Position Description

Our Co-operative

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.

He kupu mō mātou | About us

Servicing the Bay of Plenty, our Edgecumbe site has been manufacturing dairy products since 1923. The site produces pastry sheet butter, prepared edible fats, anhydrous milk fat, casein & caseinates, whey protein concentrate, milk minerals and probiotics. Edgecumbe is the only site in NZ that produces calcium Caseinate.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity to join our team in a fixed-term capacity as an Energy Centre Operator, working with and operating a range of assets including automated gas fired boilers, water treatment plant, demineralised water, compressed air, chilled water and other utilities.

You’ll play an active role within a team who are paving the way in the energy industry with innovative, sustainable solutions.

In sole charge of the utilities plant, reporting to our utilities manager your key responsibilities include :

• Operating our energy centre equipment to meet KPI targets and consent requirements
• Ensuring utilities operate to optimum safety, efficiency and reliability at all times
• Consistently monitoring our assets, investigating & reporting maintenance requirements & participating in continuous improvement activities
• Maintaining a strong focus on Health & Safety.

Please note : This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity on a rostered shift of two days on, one night shift followed by three days off.

Mōu | About You

We are looking for an individual who is mechanically / electrically minded who is responsive, self-driven and has a positive attitude to their work.

You will work autonomously in this role, so you’ll be a confident problem solver and have strong planning and organisational skills.

With exposure to boiler operations and site utilities, you’ll have hands-on experience in operating plant services as well as the ability to help manage maintenance in your dedicated areas.

Other key skills include :

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

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 :

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. 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. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 15th December 2025.