Facilities Coordinator

Fonterra; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Flexible/hybrid working where possible

Employee recognition

Support for community involvement and.

Job summary

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna is seeking a Facilities Coordinator for Waitoa to support the Facilities Manager and coordinate plant-wide maintenance and compliance across UHT and Waitoa operations. You will manage data and planning systems, use CMMS and SAP, and contribute to building WOF compliance, fire safety, drains, and wastewater, with a fixed term until April 2027.

The role values collaboration and continuous improvement, offers health programs and flexible/hybrid options where possible, and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage data and planning systems for facilities.
• Knowledge of CMMS and SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities management activities across the plant to ensure smooth operations.
• Support Building Warrant of Fitness requirements and fire safety systems.
• Assist the UHT Engineering Team and contribute to continuous improvement across Waitoa Operations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

SAP experience

MS Office

CMMS experience

Data management

Planning

Team player

Self-starter

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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

Located in the heart of the Waikato's dairying region, our Waitoa UHT site is one of our newest sites and is renowned for producing fortified UHT milk and cream products destined for growing markets in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and Guatemala. During peak milk season our Waitoa UHT plant processes up to 400,000 litres of milk per day.

We have an exciting fixed term opportunity for a Facilities Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will support the Waitoa Facilities Manager and coordinate the facilities management activities across the plant, ensuring integration of systems and compliance across both our UHT and Waitoa Operations.

Compliance and safety are essential to ensure efficient site operations and you will support LTO aspects such as Building Warrant of Fitness requirements, fire safety systems, drains, storm and wastewater.

When required you will be willing to jump in and help with site projects and will also support the UHT Engineering Team.

This is a fixed term position until April 2027.

You are resourceful, with a strong team focus, and a drive to continuously improve ways of working. A background in maintenance, coupled with experience working with computerised systems in particular SAP and MS Office suite is ideal. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and planning experience in a maintenance or facilities environment is key.

Other skills, experience and attributes include:

• Sound experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in data management and planning systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems, with experience with SAP advantageous.
• A self-starting approach and ability to influence others.
• Willingness and flexibility to help the wider team.

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.

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)
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

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.

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 13 September 2026.