Strategy Analyst

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair and equitable pay

Health and well‑being programs

Work‑life balance options (flexible/hy

Employee recognition

Support for community involvement and

Job summary

Fonterra Co-operative Group is seeking a Strategy Analyst to accelerate your development and build a toolkit for future leadership. You will work alongside Fonterra’s most senior leaders, gaining exposure to the Co-op’s strategic priorities while solving complex business challenges.

This apprenticeship-style role combines hands-on project work, coaching, and broad business exposure, ideal for someone a few years into their career who is intellectually curious, commercially minded, and eager to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability and commercial instinct.
• Ambition and drive to make an impact.
• Thrives without a traditional strategy background.
• Selection includes case exercises to assess approach.

Responsibilities

• Learn through hands-on project work and coaching to build a strategy toolkit.
• Work alongside Fonterra’s senior leaders to understand strategic priorities.
• Help solve complex business challenges across the Co-op.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Curiosity

Resilience

Collaborative mindset

Interest in Co-op

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

The Strategy Analyst is designed for high-potential talent who want to accelerate their development and build the skills needed to become future leaders within the Co-op.

Working alongside Fonterra’s most senior leaders, you'll gain exposure to the Co-op’s strategic priorities, helping solve complex business challenges while developing a deep understanding of how the Co-op operates. This role offers a unique apprenticeship-style experience, combining hands‑on project work, coaching, and broad business exposure.

If you're a few years into your career and ready to accelerate, this is an opportunity to build a strategy toolkit that will set you up for future leadership roles across the organisation.

You're intellectually curious, highly motivated, and enjoy solving complex problems. You bring a growth mindset, seek out feedback, and are excited by the opportunity to learn from a wide range of leaders and stakeholders.

You don't need to have a traditional strategy background, but you'll have demonstrated strong analytical capability, commercial instinct, ambition, and the drive to make an impact.

You will bring:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Commercial acumen and a genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• The ability to work through ambiguity and adapt quickly
• Curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn
• A collaborative approach with a low‑ego mindset
• A genuine interest in the Co-op and its future direction

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).

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