Farm Technician/Worker Required In Fonterra, New Zealand

Job Description

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.

About us

Established in 1968 and located in the heart of the Waikato’s dairying region, our Reporoa site has grown its capability to process 2.5 million litres of milk per day. The small, farming town is nestled in a beautiful valley and is set midway between Taupo and Rotorua.

About the opportunity

• Reporting to our Regional On Farm Asset Specialist you will be based at our Reporoa site, servicing the Bay of Plenty.
• Your time will be spent visiting our farmers and carrying out the removal, installation and preventative repairs and maintenance of our On-Farm Assets. There is also a strong focus on milk collection compliance, reporting and building positive relationships with all stakeholders. The region you will be servicing is large so you can expect some longer journeys.
• Extensive training will be provided in all aspects of the role with emphasis on Health & Safety, Working at Heights & Confined Spaces, Team Engagement, Asset Care & Preventative Maintenance.
• Usual hours of work are Monday – Friday (7.30am – 5pm)

About you

• You will be renowned as a great communicator who easily develops sound relationships with a diverse group of people. You will have excellent time management and planning skills and will enjoy the challenge and variety this role affords. Your natural problem solving, and analytical mindset will help you to thrive in this position.
• Whilst a background in maintenance, a basic mechanical aptitude and dairy industry experience would be beneficial, having the right people skills and attitude will be essential to your success.
• You will also need a Class 4 license, or be keen to work towards it, be a competent user of Microsoft Office suite and be physically fit.
• We are looking for someone who is looking to build a career with the Co-op and hope you will in time be keen to step up to a more senior role within our team.