[ref. p8241417] Truck Driver - Taupo
Ata whakaarohia to apopo | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Te Matapuna 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 mo matou | About us
DairyFert is a Fonterra business unit that has provided a support service to most of Fonterra's Waikato sites for over 20 years. This service includes the management of dairy by-products either transported to customers for stock food, farm blocks to be used as fertiliser or waste water treatment plants for further processing.
Mo tenei turanga | About the opportunity
Our Drivers are professionals committed to delivering customer service and safety. You will be part of a team of around 30 drivers carting different types of loads from Fonterra sites to various locations.
This is a 7-month fixed-term position, typically working a 5-days-on, 3-days-off day shift roster. During our 3-month peak season, the roster temporarily shifts to 6 days on and 2 days off to meet operational needs
Mou | About you
We really want to know that you are passionate about what you do and about being part of our team, so you will need to have: Have a clean, full Class 5 licence
Minimum of 12 months recent experience driving heavy vehiclesIdeally have experience driving on country roads
In paddock and tipper experience is highly advantageous
At DairyFert your health and safety is our priority. You will work with great people and enjoy a work life balance like no other.
Nga Uara | 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 here.
Ta matou 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)
Parental leave support
Employee recognition
Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers .
Nga Mahi | A Career of OpportunitiesAt Te Matapuna Fonterra, be inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values.
Create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level.
As part of our Co-operative, be an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.
Tatou Tatou | Join UsDoes this sound good to you? Come join our whanau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.
You, me, us together, Tatou, tatou.
He Wahi mo 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 potential and growth.