Our Co-operative
Te Matapuna toa takitini
Fonterra's strength is in the collective.
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.
Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
About the Opportunity
Based at our Kapuni site, this pivotal position is an integral part of the environmental team. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will maintain key aspects of the site Environmental Management System (EMS), ISO14001 standards and get involved in internal and external audits, environmental risk identification and mitigation, compliance monitoring & reporting, corrective actions, and providing technical support on environmental control systems.
Other key responsibilities will also include:
Review of compliance obligations, aspects, and other EMS register.
Investigate and document environmental non-compliance and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor resource consent compliance and prepare compliance reports.
Assist in the review of Kapuni's EMS, Environmental Operations Manual, Management Plans, and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist in the daily operation of the site's stormwater, wastewater, and other environmental control systems.
Assist in the delivery of environmental awareness training, and inductions.
Undertake environmental improvements and sustainability initiatives (landfill waste reduction, energy efficiency & water conservation).
Provide support and cover to the Environmental Manager.
About You
You will be a resilient and passionate person with strong technical skills and a conceptual mindset. Although an experienced individual holding a tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or similar qualification is ideal, we also are interested in individuals who have just started their career and are passionate about growing and learning as this role is amongst an ever-changing environment therefore, being adaptable and willing to learn is a huge bonus. In addition, this is a great opportunity to develop and extend your environmental management skillset.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Exposure to environmental compliance and management systems (with reference to ISO 14001)
A genuine commitment and passion for environmental sustainability
Experience in Excel and data analysis with a natural flair for proactive problem-solving
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience within a manufacturing industry.
Our Story
Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit gives us all a common strength and purpose. Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people who are at the heart of what we do, we want our farmers, employees, customers and communities to thrive. Kaitiakitanga, ensures we take care of the land. We are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
Whakaohooho constantly inspires ourselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. We enable flexibility and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best.
Sound good to you? Come join our whanau. You, me, Us Together T?tou t?tou. #J-18808-Ljbffr
