EOI - Class 4 Trainee Tanker Operators - 2026

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Global career opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Lifelong learning

Discounted health insurance

Leave options including parental and 5

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group in New Zealand is seeking talented Class 4 drivers to join as Trainee Tanker Operators. You will train and develop into qualified Class 5 drivers through a 10-week fixed-term contract, performing short-haul duties with some of the industry’s best trucks.

Fonterra is committed to your development with a collaborative culture, health and safety focus, and opportunities to grow within the co-op as you gain experience and move into permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Current Class 4 drivers license with at least 12 months driving experience.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work day and night shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Train to become a professional Class 5 driver within a 10 week fixed-term contract.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Be available for short-haul duties and operate with some of the industry’s best trucks.

Skills

Class 4 drivers license

12 months driving experience

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Day and night shift ability

Job description

EOI - Class 4 Trainee Tanker Operators - 2026

Job Name

EOI- Class 4 Trainee Tanker Operators - 2026

General Information

Date Published

14-Oct-2026

Advertising Ends

28-Oct-2026

ID#

10426

Role Type

Tanker Operators

Work Type

Fixed-Term Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

Location

Position Description

Our Co-operative

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 the opportunity | Te whai waahi

We’re looking for talented Class 4 drivers who are ready to take the next step in their career and train and develop with us into qualified Class 5 Drivers.

Fonterra is committed to the development of our people and we are taking the first steps in providing development opportunities for our tanker operators. This team are professional drivers who are committed to delivering excellent customer service, quality product and have a strong focus on health and safety. We will train you to be a professional and safe class 5 driver within a 10 week fixed term contract, doing short haul with some of the best trucks in the industry and learning from experienced drivers. This will open up a world of opportunity for your career, including the possibility to grow with our business. While this is a 10 week fixed term opportunity there is potential for successful candidates to join our Whanau in a permanent capacity once training has been completed.

About you | Moe koe

We’re on the lookout for passionate, professional drivers, with:

• A Current Class 4 drivers license and at least 12 months recent driving experience (or even hold your Class 5 learners license and looking for some practical experience)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work a day and night shift pattern

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location

• We offerflexible workingto ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.
• With a global presence, a world ofcareer opportunitiesawaits you.
• We support yourhealth and wellbeingwith events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.
• We encouragelifelong learningand will help you develop your skills.
• Enjoydiscounted health insurancebased on your employment type and location.
• No matter your life stage or choices, we haveleave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave.

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.