Global Product Strategy Manager - Specialty Ingredients

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair and equitable pay

Health and well-being programs

Work-life balance options

Employee recognition

Community involvement and cultural 연결

Job summary

Fonterra Co‑operative Group in Auckland is seeking a Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients to shape and deliver the portfolio, including probiotics, hydrolysates, lactoferrin, and lipids, by turning market insights into clear strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence executives, and drive long-term growth with a blend of strategic thinking and commercial acumen in a hybrid role with strong stakeholder exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a dairy-related field in a technical, innovation, or strategy-focused role
• Tertiary qualification in dairy science, food technology, business, or a related field
• Strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and ability to turn customer and market insights into clear strategies

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Fonterra’s Specialty Ingredients portfolio
• Frame up complex challenges and opportunities and lead diverse teams to a decision
• Lead cross-functional programmes to outcomes with executive and Board influence

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Education

Dairy science degree

Food technology degree

Business degree

Job description

Global Product Strategy Manager - Specialty Ingredients

Job Name

General Information

Date Published

07-Oct-2026

Advertising Ends

18-Oct-2026

ID#

16993

Role Type

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Country

Location

Auckland

Position 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients to join our Growth and Strategy team based in Auckland on a permanent basis.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to help shape and deliver Fonterra’s Specialty Ingredients portfolio - including ingredients such as probiotics, hydrolysates, lactoferrin, and lipids - identifying how we can maximize the long-term value we create for our farmers. You'll also frame up complex challenges and opportunities, bring together diverse teams from across the business, and lead them to a decision leaders can act on.

This is a high-impact opportunity with strong cross-functional connections, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to help shape Fonterra’s future at an exciting time for the Co-op.

You’ll bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to turn customer and market insights into clear strategies that support long-term growth. You’ll be a natural collaborator who can influence, connect people, and drive alignment across stakeholder groups.

You’ll also bring:

• Structured problem-solving, rigorous analysis and sound commercial judgement
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to make complex things simple
• A track record of leading cross-functional programmes to outcomes
• Credibility and influence at executive and Board level
• Drive, a low ego, a growth mindset and a genuine interest in the Co-op
• 5+ years’ experience working in a dairy-related field, in a technical, innovation, or strategy-focused role
• A tertiary qualification in dairy science, food technology, business, or a related field

Please note part of our Recruitment selection process will include a short case exercise to support our understanding of your approach to problem solving.

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

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

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.

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

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.