Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us

We love Kiwi dairy farmers and know they're pretty awesome. For generations, they have relied on hard work, ingenuity, and each other to create the kind of goodness that fuels our families, connects our communities and supports our economy.

At Farm Source, the same co-operative spirit that our farmers and their communities share drives our team. We make farming easier so farmers can continue to concentrate on what they do best – producing high-quality New Zealand milk in the most sustainable way. This means growing and supporting the right people – smart people with plenty of 'roll-your-sleeves up' energy to rise to the challenge. Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll get the mahi done as part of a trusted team – backed by good people, the right products, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise.

So why not join us? Whether you're on the farm getting your gumboots dirty or connecting over a coffee at our local stores, you'll be getting the mahi done as part of a trusted team

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

Reporting into the Regional Head, the Regional Manager will lead diverse teams with specialised expertise across retail/ Your leadership will drive an integrated regional approach for the long-term sustainable growth of milk for the Co-op across the Central Districts region.

Leading a geographically dispersed workforce, you will provide leadership and support to a team comprising Store Managers, Technical Sales Representatives, and three field-based team members, ensuring alignment, engagement, and high performance across the region. With oversight of five Farm Source retail stores, you will balance strategic leadership with a strong operational focus, creating consistency in execution while maintaining a visible and supportive presence in market.

As a key connector between our regional teams and Farm Source central teams, you will champion best practices, drive operational excellence, and ensure strong collaboration across teams. Your ability to develop talent, foster engagement, and deliver on performance objectives will be critical in strengthening farmer loyalty and reinforcing the Co-op's value.

This role also serves as a key succession pathway into the Regional Head position, offering an opportunity to influence the future of our regional strategy while making a lasting impact on our farming communities.

Mōu | About You

You're a trusted leader who brings out the best in people and creates high-performing teams. Organised, adaptable, and commercially minded, you'll lead through others, build strong farmer and stakeholder relationships, and drive success across the Central Districts region. Based in, or willing to relocate to Palmerston North, you'll play a key role in delivering value for our farmers and the Co-op.

You take ownership, set clear goals, and bring out the best in your team. With a knack for solving complex problems and influencing decisions, you ensure things run smoothly while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Most importantly, you lead with purpose empowering your team, strengthening farmer connections, and driving lasting success for the community.

Our Values | Ngā Aura

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

Fair and equitable pay
Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
Professional development opportunities
Career growth support
Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
Employee recognition
Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

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