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 | Ko wai mātou
Our COO Capability function is evolving to enhance our capability eco-system including governance, strategy, and technology, while also improving our Learning & Development offerings. We are transitioning to a Strategic Capability Development model that focus on business problems to solve and deliver a consistency in capability building across COO.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
We have exciting opportunities for Innovative & Inspiring Learning leader’s to transform our organisations learning culture and drive capability performance.
Working collaboratively with our P&C community, you will bring a natural curiosity focusing on innovative performance, In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to pinpoint capability needs and create effective learning solutions that align with our strategic goals, driving sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of business operations and financial principles.
- Navigate and manage relationships in multifaceted and dynamic settings.
- Adapt to changing circumstances and maintain effective partnerships.
- Distinguish between long-term strategic goals and immediate operational requirements.
- Prioritise initiatives that align with the overall business strategy.
We have 3 roles available across NZ Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and Global Food & Regulatory Safety in which we will consider all applications for all areas.
About you | Ko wai koe
We are looking for super stars with deep partnering L&D, OD, P&C experience. You will be able to respond to our dynamic business needs while being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a number of different and priorities.
To thrive in this role, you will need strong influencing skills and a commercial mindset to find the best and most cost-effective solutions for our L&OD challenges. You will also bring a strong business acumen and experience working in complex environments. By distinguishing between strategic and operational needs, you'll build trust and credibility, delivering tailored solutions that work for everyone.
Key requirements include:
- Extensive experience in Learning and Development, Organizational Development, and/or HR partnership.
- Managing stakeholder relationships in large complex environments.
- Expertise in driving performance, growth and innovation within a commercial, outcome driven environment and approach
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders to align L&OD needs with strategic business plans.
- Effective at juggling multiple demands from diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of commercial aspects, including budget management and procurement.
- Proven ability to champion change, secure buy-in, and address resistance.
Our story | To Tatou Korero
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.