Dispensary Operator / Storesperson, Waitoa
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About the role
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
Joining us as a Dispensary Operator at Waitoa you will be joining a close-knit and high performing team who are on a continuous improvement journey. You'll develop your skills within our large-scale operation and have exposure to many facets of our Fonterra NZ Manufacturing Stores network and projects.
With your impeccable attention to detail your day will focus on receiving and receipting goods into the store, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the ERP system and stored appropriately. There will also be forklift driving required on a daily basis.
Moving and inverting ingredients, there is a requirement to work across a redline in the dispensary department weighing and dispatching ingredients for departments onsite and throughout Fonterra where required.
Other key responsibilities of the role include:
Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and effective materials handling and movement is obtained completing documentation accurately.
Dealing with internal and external stakeholders of a daily basis
Ensuring the accurate movement of all products throughout the stores.
Demonstrating safe driving practices and following all health and safety measures.
Contributing as a productive and positive member of our NZM stores.
This is a 5 day on and 3 day off roster.
About You | Mōu
Working as part of a dedicated and high performing team you will have a strong focus on health and safety. We are looking for someone who is a pro-active self-starter with drive and ambition.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills.
Tech savvy computer skills ideally in Microsoft Office as well as inventory control (SAP) and warehouse management systems.
Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment is preferable.
A good dose of physical strength - our products are not always light and can weigh up to 25kg.
Minimum 6 months Forklift experience with an F endorsement and current OSH certificate.
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.
Applications close at midnight on 18 October 2026
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
Joining us as a Dispensary Operator at Waitoa you will be joining a close-knit and high performing team who are on a continuous improvement journey. You'll develop your skills within our large-scale operation and have exposure to many facets of our Fonterra NZ Manufacturing Stores network and projects.
With your impeccable attention to detail your day will focus on receiving and receipting goods into the store, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the ERP system and stored appropriately. There will also be forklift driving required on a daily basis.
Moving and inverting ingredients, there is a requirement to work across a redline in the dispensary department weighing and dispatching ingredients for departments onsite and throughout Fonterra where required.
Other key responsibilities of the role include:
Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and effective materials handling and movement is obtained completing documentation accurately.
Dealing with internal and external stakeholders of a daily basis
Ensuring the accurate movement of all products throughout the stores.
Demonstrating safe driving practices and following all health and safety measures.
Contributing as a productive and positive member of our NZM stores.
This is a 5 day on and 3 day off roster.
About You | Mōu
Working as part of a dedicated and high performing team you will have a strong focus on health and safety. We are looking for someone who is a pro-active self-starter with drive and ambition.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills.
Tech savvy computer skills ideally in Microsoft Office as well as inventory control (SAP) and warehouse management systems.
Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment is preferable.
A good dose of physical strength - our products are not always light and can weigh up to 25kg.
Minimum 6 months Forklift experience with an F endorsement and current OSH certificate.
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.
Applications close at midnight on 18 October 2026