Senior Strategy Manager

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Flexible/hybrid working

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Fair pay

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group is seeking a seasoned strategy professional to join Group Strategy in New Zealand. You’ll partner with senior leaders on the big strategic questions shaping the Co-op’s future, frame problems, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive decisions that leaders can act on.

You’ll also mentor analysts as part of a team focused on developing future leaders. We’re open on level and will shape the role around the right person, with experience from consulting or corporate

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

Group Strategy is a trusted adviser to Fonterra's senior leadership, partnering on the big strategic questions that will shape the future of the Co-op. We go where the biggest opportunities and challenges are and stay close enough to make sure choices turn into action.
You'll take on complex challenges, frame the problem, bring together diverse teams from across the business, and lead them to a decision leaders can act on. You'll also coach and help develop our analysts, as part of a team where building future leaders is everyone's job.

In return, you'll work on some of the most interesting strategic problems in New Zealand, build a deep understanding of how a global co-operative creates value, and work regularly with senior decision-makers. Many of our people go on to line or senior functional roles across the Co-op.

We're open on level and will shape the role around the right person.

You're an experienced strategy professional from consulting or corporate strategy who knows how to collaborate and bring people with you. Experience outside dairy is valued, as is knowledge of the Co-op.

You will 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

Our selection process includes case exercises, so we can see how you approach and solve problems.

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.

Applications close at midnight on 14th Oct