L6 Operations Assistant - Transport

Fonterra; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna in Hamilton (Te Rapa Depot) is seeking a dedicated L6 Operations Assistant to support day-to-day milk collection operations and truck hygiene, ensuring fleet compliance and safety. You will work Monday to Friday days, handle administrative tasks, audits, and reporting, and collaborate with a skilled team in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Key requirements include a Class 5 licence, strong communication, and basic MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with practical problem solving.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Class 5 licence with recent driving experience (essential).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard equipment and visually inspect SOPs in CIP and milk bays.
• Maintain stock levels for office and depot consumables within budget.
• Assist with tanker movements and transporting staff between sites.
• Conduct CIP testing and record chemical/temperature levels and faults.
• Investigate tanker gradings and initiate maintenance requests.
• Regular reporting and documentation.
• Provide admin and ops support during audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Planning and organising

MS Office proficiency

Data entry and reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description

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 us | He kupu mō mātou

Established in 1967, our Te Rapa site is one of Fonterra’s largest manufacturing sites and produces whole and skim milk, instant whole milk powders along with cream, butter, pure dairy milk fat, cream cheese, and frozen cream products. At 41 hectares, the site makes enough product to fill 48.5 shipping containers every day!

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a L6 Operations Assistant based at our Te Rapa Depot. As an Operations Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day milk collection operations and truck hygiene to ensure the fleet is compliant for milk collection. This role requires adaptability to work in all conditions, across all seasons. You will maintain a strong focus on health and safety, product safety, customer service and problem solving, alongside daily reporting.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensure the effective operation of yard equipment and conduct visual checks on SOPs in CIP and milk reception/load-out bays
• Maintain stock levels for office and depot consumables within budget
• Assist with the movement and relocation of tankers, including transporting employees between sites as required
• Conduct CIP testing and record chemical/temperature levels, faults, and issues
• Investigate tanker gradings and action maintenance requests
• Regular reporting and completing documentation
• Provide administrative and operational support during audits, ensuring all requirements are met efficiently

This position is Monday to Friday Days.

About You | Mōu

We're looking for a reliable and proactive team member with a positive, "can do" attitude who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering great results. You'll bring strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced operational environment.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a practical approach to problem-solving
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Confidence navigating computer systems and completing data entry and reporting tasks
• A Class 5 licence with recent driving experience (essential)

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.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 27th August 2026.