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Process & Packing Operators - Edgecumbe Talent Pool 2026

Job Name
Process & Packing Operators - Edgecumbe

General Information

Date Published
10-Nov-2025
Advertising Ends
31-Dec-2026
ID#
13932
Role Type
Process and Packing operators
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Bay of Plenty District

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 currently have permanent opportunities for a L4 Process Operator to join our high-performing team at the Edgecumbe Cream plant.
Your self-motivation, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot will contribute to the high precision and stable running of our plant.
Working on a rostered shift pattern of four on and four off (4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights), this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and be part of a highly motivated and supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Setting up, checking, and running automated production machinery
  • Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world-class standards
  • Running machine diagnostics and problem solving
  • Ensuring documentation is correct and complete
Mōu | About You
Whilst a passion for operation of a food processing plant is a pivotal aspect of this role, we are also looking for:
  • Experience resolving plant breakdowns and maintenance issues
  • Ability to support Team Leaders with volume and silo management, as well as breakdown resolution and off-season maintenance support
  • Proactive around Health and Safety management
  • Sound planning and problem-solving ability
  • A real attention to detail and commitment to maintaining required records to an auditable standard

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:
  • 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
  • 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 Jackie Gowler jackie.gowler@fonterra.com. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.