Launch your career with Fonterra! Earn a NZ Certificate, gain hands-on experience & a full practicing license in a dynamic & supportive environment.
Imagine Tomorrow. Āta whakaarohia tō āpōpō.
Find your future flavour at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra – where your skills and ambitions can thrive. Every day, Fonterra’s shaping what’s next to create a better tomorrow for our land, our people, and the careers of those who join us. With hundreds of opportunities across diverse fields, imagine the possibilities your tomorrow could hold here.
Please click here to register your interest for 2027.
Your career starts here! Explore career pathways, hear from our people, and take the first step towards shaping your future with Fonterra. Whatever your interest or passion is, Fonterra have a range of different early career opportunities, including graduate programmes, internships and apprenticeships. Download Fonterra’s early careers pathway guide here.
Whether it’s mechanical engineering, electrical or heavy automotive that sparks your interest, Fonterra have something for you. And that something is a four year pathway to a qualification – learning from experts in their field, with support, challenge and opportunity every step of the way. So, if you’re ready to take the first step towards a bright future, imagine tomorrow, today.
As an apprentice you work for, get paid by, and learn from, an employer who supports you through your apprenticeship to gain a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in your chosen apprenticeship area. For more information on Apprenticeship Careers, download Fonterra’s handout in English here and in te reo Māori here.
Who are Fonterra looking for?
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NCEA Level 2 with Maths, Physics and English, or equivalent Level 3 qualification
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An interest and aptitude in hands-on engineering work
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Restricted driver’s license
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Keen interest in solving problems, a curiosity to learn and being able to work in different situations with different people
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Enjoy working in different situations with different people
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A passion to qualify and build a career in your chosen field
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16 + years old
Learn more at: https://www.fonterra.com/nz/en/careers/early-careers.html
Applications open 15th July, however, if you would like to register your interest please click here.

