Operations Assistant – Mon-Fri Day Shift, Depot

Fonterra; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Work-life balance options (flexible/hy

Employee recognition

Support for community involvement and

Flexible/hybrid working where possible

Job summary

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna is seeking an L6 Operations Assistant based at Reporoa depot to support day-to-day milk collection operations and truck hygiene. You will help ensure fleet compliance for milk collection, work across seasons, and maintain safety and product integrity with a strong problem-solving approach.

You will have good Microsoft Office skills, a can-do attitude, and 5 license and driving experience. This role is Monday to Friday days with potential hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to stay organised and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for audits and reporting.
• A Class 5 license and recent driving experience are essential.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient 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 driving and relocating tankers, collecting/delivering people.
• Conduct CIP testing and record chemical/temperature levels, faults, and issues.
• Investigate tanker gradings and action maintenance requests.
• Regular reporting and completing compliance documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support during audits, ensuring all requirements are met.

Skills

Can do attitude

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fonterra Te Mātāpuna is seeking an L6 Operations Assistant based at Reporoa depot to support day-to-day milk collection operations and truck hygiene. You will help ensure fleet compliance for milk collection, work across seasons, and maintain safety and product integrity with a strong problem-solving approach.

You will have good Microsoft Office skills, a can-do attitude, and 5 license and driving experience. This role is Monday to Friday days with potential hybrid flexibility.