Relief Milker

**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

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Relief Milker to join our team at Te Rapa Farm on a casual basis.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you'll become part of a supportive team where experienced staff will provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Relief milking across the farming operation
• Feeding out and break feeding stock
• Managing young stock at Orini Block
• Cleaning and sanitising calf feeding equipment
• Maintaining clean, tidy, and hygienic calf-rearing areas
• Supporting animal health and welfare standards
• Assisting with general farm duties as required

* Please note that this is a Casual role, there will be work as & when required from 10-25 hours per week with our busy period being August-December.

About You | Mōu

If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a hands-on environment, and are eager to be part of a hardworking farming team, then we want to hear from you.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous dairy milking experience (essential)
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and farming
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability and the ability to work independently
• A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced team members
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and farm performance

**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.

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