Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
Based at our Te Rapa site and reporting to the Laboratory Operations General Manager, the main focus of this role is to effectively lead the Te Rapa Laboratory teams so that Technical, Quality and Service requirements are met.
Other key responsibilities include:
Provide leadership to Te Rapa Laboratory, building relationships with Manufacturing, Dairy Workers Union, Technical, Food Safety and Quality, Product Resolution, Laboratory Technicians, and the Laboratory teams as a whole.
Build a positive culture in the teams engendering a good work ethic and dedication towards the teams, and Fonterra’s wider goals.
Provide leadership of business plans and business goals in line with strategic vision and future team goals.
Encourage innovation and ideas from all areas of the laboratory teams.
Ensure accreditation is maintained for the Laboratories you will be responsible for.
About you | Ko wai koe
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and be passionate with a strong leadership background. You will have a natural ability to build high performing teams and influence diverse groups of stakeholders, you will build and strengthen key relationships across the business.
Other desired experience includes:
Strong background in leadership and change management.
Previous experience of staff management and engagement.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build a strong and engaged team.
Capable to delegate and mentor others in advancing their own roles.
An understanding of the technical aspect of laboratory work and previous laboratory management would be an advantage.
Come join our team and contribute to our vision to be a premium dairy operation, delivering premium solutions and a future we and our communities can be proud of.
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
That's not a problem. We are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
Applications will close at midnight, Sunday 12th January 2025.
Hard Skills Required
Laboratory Management
Quality Assurance
Change Management
Accreditation Maintenance
Business Planning
Soft Skills Required
Team Leadership
Strong Communication
Mentoring Skills
Relationship Building
Collaborative Approach
Benefits and Perks
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Work-Life Balance Support
No matter what stage of life you're at we have a variety of leave options to suit everyone. This includes the ability to purchase additional leave, enhanced parental leave benefits, and long service leave
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Employee Discounts and Rewards
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Subsidised Health Insurance
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Counselling Services
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Referral Bonuses
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Relocation Support
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Work from Home
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Fully Paid Jury Service
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Long Service Rewards
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Inclusive Workspace
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Professional Development
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Company Supplied Technology
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Uniform Provided
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Flexible Work
Working in a flexible way to get the job done and also being there for life’s important moments what we’re all about.
No matter what your role is, we encourage you to be a life-long learner and will support you to develop your skills.
