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.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

As Fonterra continues to scale the use of AI across the Co-op, we're looking for a Head of AI Enablement to lead the team responsible for helping our people get the most value from AI.

Leading a team of Product Owners and an AI Adoption Lead, you'll set the direction for Enterprise AI Products, inspiring the use of AI in a structured, scalable and valuable way. You'll own and fund experimentation and scaling of AI opportunities, and establish roadmaps for enterprise AI products across Everyday, Embedded and Custom AI. You'll work across the organisation to drive the successful rollout of AI initiatives, build organisational capability, and support leaders and teams through new ways of working. You'll partner closely with business leaders, Product teams, and Data & AI specialists to ensure AI solutions are adopted effectively and deliver meaningful outcomes.

This is a highly influential leadership role that combines people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and transformational change. You'll set the direction for AI enablement across the Co-op, lead a high-performing team, and establish the frameworks, programmes, and support required to help AI become part of everyday work.

You'll act as a key link between business teams and AI product delivery teams, helping to align business priorities, identify adoption opportunities, and ensure AI solutions are successfully embedded across the organisation.

About You | Mōu

You're an experienced Product Manager and people leader with a track record of leading large-scale transformation in a complex environment. You know how to align people around a common goal, influence across diverse stakeholder groups, and turn strategy into action.

You build trusted relationships with senior leaders and work effectively across business, product, and technology teams. You're skilled at understanding business needs, identifying opportunities, and translating them into practical solutions that deliver impact.

As a leader, you enjoy developing others, creating clarity in complex environments, and helping teams succeed through periods of change. You bring strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a pragmatic approach to navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on outcomes.

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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