Maintenance Services Technician (Electrical)

**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

Established in 1985, our Eltham Collingwood Street site in the heart of Taranaki which produces over 65,000 tonne per year of cheese products for FMCG markets here in New Zealand and abroad. It is the largest consumer and foodservice cheese manufacturing plant in the Asia Pacific region.

**About the Opportunity |**Mō tēnei tūranga

Joining our Maintenance Team as an Electrical Technician, you’ll be a key member of our multi-disciplined team where you’ll be part of a shift crew who are responsible for electrical breakdown services and planned maintenance.

Focusing on health and safety and electrical maintenance best practice, you’ll utilise your sound industrial electrical knowledge to provide frontline electrical support to our production teams and will use sound problem-solving skills to fault find and repair breakdowns with confidence on our automated and high-speed manufacturing packing and utilities equipment.

Other areas of focus may include instrumentation services for the site and maintenance of PLC equipment, motors and control loops.

This is a rostered shift pattern of two days, two nights and four days off.

**About You |**Mōu

The key to success in this role will be your passion for problem solving and fault finding. You’ll need to remain calm under pressure when responding to unplanned breakdowns and have excellent attention to detail.

With your forward-thinking drive and ability to achieve results you’ll have plenty of scope to drive continuous improvement on equipment with some of our industry's cutting edge automated technology.

Exceptional communication skills will see you work collaboratively with teams across the site.

Other skills include:

• Exposure to a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance functions such as equipment repair, failure analysis to root cause and preventative maintenance.

• A New Zealand Electrical Registration with a current practicing license.

• Computer literacy and experience with a CMMS system

• Experience from within the food or dairy industry would be beneficial.

• Experience with PLC automations systems and/or instrumentation also advantageous

**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 18th October 2026