L5b Tanker Operator

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great income

Uniform provided

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group is seeking dynamic Tanker Operators for our Lichfield and Reporoa sites in the Waikato region. Join a team that prioritises safety, quality, and collaboration while driving state-of-the-art trucks and serving a nationwide dairy co-operative.

You will attend an assessment center in early December and must provide evidence of eligibility to work in New Zealand. We value diversity, offer comprehensive benefits, and support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Recent experience driving a truck and trailer is essential.
• A current and clean Class 5 licence is required.
• Good communication and teamwork are important for this role.
• Live load experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Operate tanker trucks and trailers to transport products safely.
• Maintain safety and quality while on the road and during loading/unloading.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Class 5 Licence (NZ)

Clear communication

Team player

Live load experience

Job description

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.

We are looking for dynamic, energic Tanker Operators to join our high performing teams at our Lichfield and Reporoa sites. We are looking for great communicators with a passion for what you do, you'll join a team of talented, professional drivers who put safety and quality at the forefront of everything they do. They drive some of the best trucks in the industry, have a different view from their office window every day and work a shift roster that sees them at home after every shift. They get great on-the-job training with ultramodern technology in modern trucks and are rewarded with excellent working conditions, great income, uniform, and a range of other benefits.

Our Tanker Operators are a whānau who know what it means to work together and are proud of what they achieve.

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about what you do, and thrive in a changeable environment. A team player, you'll have recent experience driving a truck and trailer, with live load experience a bonus.

You'll also need to have:

• A current and clean full Class 5 Licence
• A sense of humour and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Experience driving country roads is highly desirable

*You must be able to attend our assessment center in the first week of December.

You will need to supply proof of your eligibility to work in New Zealand. Documents you can use are:

• NZ passport; OR
• NZ birth certificate AND Valid Photo ID (AND proof of name change if applicable e.g., Marriage Certificate); OR
• Foreign passport with valid visa

Our recruitment process will include attendance at an assessment centre and pre-employment checks (including drug and medical, reference check, right to work and a police check).

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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.

Applications close at midnight on 11th November 2026.