Job Description

Date Published
10-Nov-2025
Advertising Ends
17-Nov-2025
ID#
13921
Role Type
Supply Chain & Logistics
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

Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.

We have three FBNZ operated sites in Takanini, Eltham and Palmerston North, and two central distribution centres in Auckland and Christchurch, with the largest chilled foods network across New Zealand.

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

y
Our Halswell Junction Road site is looking for a motivated individual to join our Distribution team. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team. As an essential New Zealand food manufacturing business, never has it been more important for us to deliver to every New Zealander who is counting on us. In this hybrid role, as a Storeperson you'll be trained to operate MHE in the cool and dry stores, manual handling, and picking orders. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Manual handling (picking milk crates and food cartons). Operating forklifts and milk stackers. Receipting stock and ensuring inbound and outbound documentation is correct and complete. Loading / Unloading trucks and containers. Performing stocktakes, order checks, and stock rotation within the cool stores. Cleaning of the cool and dry stores and surrounding areas as required. Performing quality checks to ensure our products meet food quality standards. This is a full-time permanent role with a set roster pattern where you will work Sunday and Monday 06:00am- 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday 08:00am - 6:30pm.

M?u | About You

Your strong mechanical aptitude and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly - as you won't just identify the problem, you'll be part of finding and implementing the solution.

Together with a can-do attitude and good work ethic, you'll be able to demonstrate a background of:

Picking orders on paperless WMS system. Strong focus on health and safety. Computer literacy, SAP experience is desirable. Working in an environment where you need to be physically fit and able to lift 25kgs. OSH Licence - forklift counterbalance experience is a must. A strong commitment to Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

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

Monday 17th Nov

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