On Farm Asset Technician
Approved
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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 us | He kupu mō mātou
Our On Farm Assets team plays a critical role in supporting our farmer shareholders by maintaining the infrastructure and equipment essential to collecting and protecting one of New Zealand's most valuable products. From preventative maintenance and asset upgrades through to digital asset monitoring and compliance, the team helps ensure our on-farm operations are safe, reliable and future-ready.
About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
At Fonterra, we're committed to supporting our farmer shareholders with reliable, safe and efficient on-farm infrastructure. We're looking for a hands-on, practical and customer-focused On Farm Asset Technician to join our team and help keep critical dairy assets operating at their best.
Based in Darfield, and servicing the wider Canterbury region, you'll spend your days working directly with farmers installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing Fonterra-owned on-farm assets. This is a highly autonomous role that combines technical work, problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
Working closely with farmers, milk quality teams and internal stakeholders, you'll play an important role in ensuring our on-farm assets remain compliant, well-maintained and ready to support milk collection operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing, maintaining, repairing, and removing milk vats and associated on-farm assets
Conducting preventative maintenance activities to maximise asset performance and reliability
Managing asset information through SAP and handheld digital devices, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
Diagnosing issues and providing practical technical advice and support to farmer shareholders
Supporting milk collection compliance requirements and asset inspections
Contributing to capital upgrade programmes, including vat replacements and chilling upgrades
Building strong relationships with farmers and delivering a high level of customer service
Responding to asset-related issues and escalating concerns where appropriate
Working safely and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
This role offers extensive training and development including Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Hiab operation, asset maintenance and specialist on-farm systems.
The position is based out of our Darfield site, with regular travel throughout Canterbury and occasional travel further afield. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00am, with occasional on-call support required for urgent situations.
About You | Mōu
You're someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on technical work, customer interaction and problem solving. You take pride in delivering a quality service, can work independently and build trusted relationships with a wide range of people.
You may come from a mechanical, maintenance, transport, agricultural, trades or industrial background and enjoy finding practical solutions in the field. Just as importantly, you're comfortable using technology and can confidently work with digital systems, asset data and mobile applications.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
A practical mechanical aptitude and interest in maintenance and asset care
Confidence using technology, including mobile devices, digital work management tools, and Microsoft Office
The ability to learn and utilise systems such as SAP
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
A commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
A current full New Zealand driver's licence (Class 4 beneficial but not essential)
Experience within the dairy, agricultural, transport, engineering, manufacturing or maintenance sectors would be advantageous but we're equally interested in people who have the right attitude, customer focus and willingness to learn.
Join a close-knit team of technical specialists who combine practical expertise, modern technology and strong farmer relationships to keep critical on-farm assets running at their best. This unique role offers a great mix of hands-on technical work, customer engagement and asset management with plenty of variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible difference for our farmer shareholders every day. Alongside a supportive team culture you'll benefit from ongoing training and development, exposure to innovative technology and the chance to work across some of New Zealand's most iconic farming regions.
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 Sunday 19th October
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 us | He kupu mō mātou
Our On Farm Assets team plays a critical role in supporting our farmer shareholders by maintaining the infrastructure and equipment essential to collecting and protecting one of New Zealand's most valuable products. From preventative maintenance and asset upgrades through to digital asset monitoring and compliance, the team helps ensure our on-farm operations are safe, reliable and future-ready.
About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga
At Fonterra, we're committed to supporting our farmer shareholders with reliable, safe and efficient on-farm infrastructure. We're looking for a hands-on, practical and customer-focused On Farm Asset Technician to join our team and help keep critical dairy assets operating at their best.
Based in Darfield, and servicing the wider Canterbury region, you'll spend your days working directly with farmers installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing Fonterra-owned on-farm assets. This is a highly autonomous role that combines technical work, problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
Working closely with farmers, milk quality teams and internal stakeholders, you'll play an important role in ensuring our on-farm assets remain compliant, well-maintained and ready to support milk collection operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing, maintaining, repairing, and removing milk vats and associated on-farm assets
Conducting preventative maintenance activities to maximise asset performance and reliability
Managing asset information through SAP and handheld digital devices, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
Diagnosing issues and providing practical technical advice and support to farmer shareholders
Supporting milk collection compliance requirements and asset inspections
Contributing to capital upgrade programmes, including vat replacements and chilling upgrades
Building strong relationships with farmers and delivering a high level of customer service
Responding to asset-related issues and escalating concerns where appropriate
Working safely and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
This role offers extensive training and development including Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, Hiab operation, asset maintenance and specialist on-farm systems.
The position is based out of our Darfield site, with regular travel throughout Canterbury and occasional travel further afield. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00am, with occasional on-call support required for urgent situations.
About You | Mōu
You're someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on technical work, customer interaction and problem solving. You take pride in delivering a quality service, can work independently and build trusted relationships with a wide range of people.
You may come from a mechanical, maintenance, transport, agricultural, trades or industrial background and enjoy finding practical solutions in the field. Just as importantly, you're comfortable using technology and can confidently work with digital systems, asset data and mobile applications.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
A practical mechanical aptitude and interest in maintenance and asset care
Confidence using technology, including mobile devices, digital work management tools, and Microsoft Office
The ability to learn and utilise systems such as SAP
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
A commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
A current full New Zealand driver's licence (Class 4 beneficial but not essential)
Experience within the dairy, agricultural, transport, engineering, manufacturing or maintenance sectors would be advantageous but we're equally interested in people who have the right attitude, customer focus and willingness to learn.
Join a close-knit team of technical specialists who combine practical expertise, modern technology and strong farmer relationships to keep critical on-farm assets running at their best. This unique role offers a great mix of hands-on technical work, customer engagement and asset management with plenty of variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible difference for our farmer shareholders every day. Alongside a supportive team culture you'll benefit from ongoing training and development, exposure to innovative technology and the chance to work across some of New Zealand's most iconic farming regions.
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 Sunday 19th October