Job Description

Tanker Operators - Clandeboye

General Information

Date Published
13-Jan-2026
Advertising Ends
23-Jan-2026
ID#
14137
Role Type
Tanker Operators
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Canterbury

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia t? ?p?p? | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te M?t?puna 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 m? m?tou | About us

Step into the dynamic world of Fonterra's COO Business Unit, where our teams contribute to our NZ manufacturing site and global supply chain operations, help uphold technical excellence and work with our global safety, quality, and regulatory teams.

M? t?nei t?ranga | About the Opportunity

As our dairy farmers wake, so too do our team of talented, professional drivers as they prepare for the day ahead. With safety, customer service and quality at the forefront, it's their role to get our milk from farm to factory.
They drive some of the best trucks in the industry, have a different view from their office window every day and work a shift roster that sees them at home after every shift.


They get great on-the-job training with ultramodern technology in modern trucks and are rewarded with excellent working conditions, great income, uniform, and a range of other benefits.


Our Tanker Operators are a wh?nau who know what it means to work together and are proud of what they achieve.

M?u | About You

We really want to know that you are passionate about what you do and about being part of our team, so you will need to have:

A current and clean full Class 5 Driver Licence Recent experience driving truck and trailer Experience driving country roads and carrying live loads is highly desirable You will need to supply proof of your eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Documents you can use are:

NZ passport; OR NZ birth certificate AND Valid Photo ID (AND proof of name change if applicable e.g., Marriage Certificate); OR Foreign passport with valid visa

Our recruitment process will include attendance at an assessment centre and pre-employment checks (including drug and medical, reference check, right to work and a police check).

Ng? 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

T? m?tou 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

Ng? Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te M?t?puna 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.

T?tou T?tou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our wh?nau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, T?tou, t?tou.

He W?hi m? 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. T?tou, t?tou.

Applications close at midnight on

23rd January 2026