Date Published
11-Dec-2025
Advertising Ends
15-Jan-2026
ID#
14392
Role Type
Admin \& Office Support
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland
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
Fonterra Oceania is a fully integrated trans-Tasman business, culminating Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia. As one strong team, we’re focused on creating scale, driving synergies, and delivering great dairy products to consumers across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. With a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, performance and customer centricity, our Oceania business competes with impact across local and global markets. This role joins a team that’s helping shape the future of dairy in the region - one that’s agile, ambitious, and deeply connected to our communities and customers. Mō tēnei tūranga \| About the Opportunity
We have a 10-month fixed term opportunity for a Production Administrator to join the team at our Takanini site reporting to the UHT Compliance Lead.
As the Production Administrator, you will be responsible for providing best practice, timely and efficient administration support of production systems ensuring that Plant systems and processes are maintained.
In this role you will also assist the Manufacturing Manager and Production Shift Managers in administrative tasks and provides support on daily, weekly \& monthly reporting.
Other duties include:
Completes SAP related tasks such as tecoing PI sheets and ensuring traceability is maintained
Audits SAP processes and provides feedback / coaching to plant staff as required to ensure system compliance
Complete weekly template for KPI reporting, balance scorecard meeting, attend meeting to minute and ensure actions are tracked and completed.
Complete reporting requirements for Plant Manager as requested
Prepares documents for ease of auditing, e.g RMP \& GMP
Provide relief support to cover for breaks (when necessary) to efficiently, competently and safety operate machinery and equipment associated with the manufacturer of products utilising IWS Tools
Maintain current knowledge of SOP’s and KAM’s to operate machinery.
Ensure working area is kept clean and tidy at all times while covering
Please note this role will be a 10-month fixed-term opportunity, working from 7am – 7pm on 2-2-3 rotating roster pattern.
Mōu \| About You
Coming from a strong administration background, you will have a passion for getting things sorted. Whilst maintaining sound, accurate systems is pivotal to this role, other ideal skills include:
Intermediate level in Microsoft Office applications
Previous SAP experience is preferred but not essential
Experience in version control of documents and record keeping systems, general administration duties
Great communication and an ability to speak with a variety of people at various levels of the business
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
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. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 15 January 2026.