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. Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond. Fonterra Bridge Street produces many of New Zealand's favourite cheeses, including beloved brands Kapiti and Mainland. The Cheese which comes from Bridge Street is special because it's crafted by hand and uses only locally sourced milk. Winning multiple prestigious international and local Cheese Awards, Bridge Street is also one of Fonterra's oldest sites, with it being open for more than a century. It is an iconic employer to the Taranaki region and communities and has had many generations of people work here. As a Bridge Street Employee you will also have the opportunity to sample new cheeses, specialty cheeses and other related products. You will also be able to buy discounted products from the famous Eltham Bridge Street Cheese Bar and have access to all the other benefits About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi We are currently looking for a motivated Lab Technician to join our Eltham Bridge Street site. You'll be a key member of our quality team and you will play a key part ensuring the safety and quality of our products. This is a varied role where you will complete sampling of the wide range of products and environmental sampling tasks throughout the entire site. This will involve coordinating the process from taking the samples to dispatching to external labs. Responsibilities include: Performing product and environmental sampling Co-ordinating and registering of samples to be sent for testing at external lab Support the management for the laboratory quality management system Ensure all lab equipment is maintained About you | Ko wai koe With a passion for quality in everything you do, you will collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure the safety and quality of our products. Your exceptional problem-solving skills and organisational skills will be a key part in To be successful in this role you will need: Laboratory experience (preferably within the food industry) A high level of attention to detail and be a fast learner High level of computer literacy and experience in administration/data entry Able to work both independently and collaboratively when required. 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. Or join our Talent Community by clicking here , to be notified about new and relevant job 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
