Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit.

About us | Ko wai mātou
Our Kauri site was established in 1989 and is Fonterra’s northernmost site. The site produces a range of milk powders, butters, AMF and a range of specialty products. Kauri’s Skim Milk Powder evaporator remains the largest single stage evaporator in NZ!

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
As our dairy farmers wake, so too do our team of talented, professional drivers as they prepare for the day ahead. With safety, customer service and quality at the forefront, it’s their role to get our milk from farm to factory.

They drive some of the best trucks in the industry, have a different view from their office window every day and work a shift roster that sees them at home after every shift.

They get great on-the-job training with ultramodern technology in modern trucks and are rewarded with excellent working conditions, great income, uniform, and a range of other benefits.

Our Tanker Operators are a whānau who know what it means to work together and are proud of what they achieve.

About you | Ko wai koe
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:

A current and clean full Class 5 Driver Licence
Recent experience driving truck and trailer
Experience driving country roads and carrying live loads is highly desirable

Shift pattern consist of 4 day shifts, followed by 2 days off, and 4 night shifts, followed by 2 days off. Preferred candidates will be required to attend an in person Assessment Centre.

You will need to supply proof of your eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Documents you can use are:

NZ passport; OR
NZ birth certificate AND Valid Photo ID (AND proof of name change if applicable e.g., Marriage Certificate); OR
Foreign passport with valid visa

Our recruitment process will include attendance at an assessment centre on August 15th and pre-employment checks (including drug and medical, reference check, right to work and a police check).

Our story | Ō mātou kōrero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.

Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.

Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.

Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

Applications Close Midnight Sunday 5th January 2025

Tanker Operators

Fonterra

$45 - $50 /hr

Tanker Operators

$45 - $50 /hr

Fonterra

Kauri

Fonterra

Tanker Operators

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$45 - $50 /hr

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Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

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