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. As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi As our GM Marketing, reporting to the Chief Innovation and Brand Officer, you will lead the transformation of our Co-op's marketing function, making a significant impact and collaborating with senior stakeholders globally to shape the future of our brand. In this exciting leadership role, you will have accountability for the Fonterra brand, alongside our global multi-billion dollar channels, Ingredients, Foodservice, (NZMP, Nutiani and Anchor Food Professionals). Working closely with both our in-market teams worldwide, and our New Zealand-based teams, you will drive our ongoing success, ensuring that our brands tell Fonterra's competitive advantage both globally and here in NZ as our home market. With your experience in both brand strategy and execution, you will guide this transformation by integrating innovative digital tools to enhance our marketing capabilities. You will also bring a valuable perspective from your experience in the creative agency world, ensuring we maintain the same level of precision, creativity, and performance within our in-house structure. You'll be instrumental in building a marketing team that operates with the energy and creativity of an agency. As you lead the development of our in-house studio, you'll ensure we consistently deliver content that resonates with our audiences and strengthens our brand. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution will be key to creating a marketing function that is adaptable and forward-looking. With a strong focus on product and digital innovation, you'll explore new possibilities, including AI and other advanced tools, to streamline processes and improve performance. Your passion for experiment and the discovery of new, more efficient ways of working will ensure that our marketing efforts stay both relevant and future focused. About you | Ko wai koe Collaboration is at the heart of your approach. You'll work alongside key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment from creative vision to commercial outcomes. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong relationships will inspire an environment where marketing is a strategic partner, and where everyone feels a sense of ownership and shared success. With experience in both agency and corporate settings, you're a leader who inspires your team to reach their full potential. You'll focus on creating a high-performing team that thrives on creativity, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering results. Your commercial mindset, combined with a focus on efficiency and time management, will help ensure that every campaign is impactful and achieves its goals. Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, 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. Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. 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. Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. #J-18808-Ljbffr