Job Opportunities in New Zealand
September 11, 2024
Fonterra
OTHER
Groundsperson
General Information
Date Published
11-Sep-2024
Advertising Ends
25-Sep-2024
Country
New Zealand
Location
Southland
Role Type
Trades and Services
Work Type
Permanent
ID#
9639
Position Description
Our Co-operative
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
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 us | Whakapā mai
Established in 1881, our Edendale manufacturing site is New Zealand’s oldest dairy processing site and with 13 plants, we produce 14 million bags of milk powder each year for export and process up to 15 million litres of milk every day in peak season.
About the opportunity | Te whai waahi
As the Groundsperson at Edendale site, you will be joining our newly invigorated and growing Facilities team in a dynamic and fast paced manufacturing environment.
Day to day you’ll have the responsibility of managing the upkeep of our grounds, roads, and drainage. This includes lawn-mowing, weeding, tree-trimming, processing recycling and managing disposals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our site, plant and processes to build on your knowledge and experience.
About you | Moe koe
This is a busy and varied role and we are looking for an energetic self-starter who enjoys the outdoors and who has experience in garden and building facilities maintenance.
You’ll be a practical hands-on person who is ready to roll your sleeves up and pitch in where needed and your ability to work well and communicate with others will be key in maintaining a cohesive team across the site.
To be successful you will:
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Have strong self and time management skills
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Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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Be adaptable while also remaining calm under pressure
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Be physically fit
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Have basic level of computer skills across the Microsoft applications.
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Ideally hold a Forklift licence but we’re happy to train the right person
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.
The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Te Mātāpuna
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
- We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.
- With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you.
- We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.
- We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills.
- Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.
- No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave.
Our story | Ō mātou kōrero
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.
Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.
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