Strategy Analyst

Fonterra; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Health and wellbeing

Work-life balance

Employee recognition

Community involvement and culture

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking a Strategy Analyst to accelerate development and build a toolkit for future leadership. You will work alongside senior leaders, gaining exposure to strategic priorities while solving complex business challenges and developing a broad view of how the Co-op operates.

This apprenticeship-style role combines hands‑on projects, coaching, and broad business exposure, ideal for someone few years into their career aiming to grow with the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability and problem‑solving skills.
• Commercial acumen and genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to work through ambiguity and adapt quickly.
• Curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Fonterra's strategic priorities by solving complex business challenges.
• Participate in hands-on project work with coaching from senior leaders.
• Develop a strategy toolkit to prepare for future leadership roles across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Ambiguity handling

Curiosity and resilience

Collaboration

Job 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 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.

About You | Mōu

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.

• 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.

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.

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

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 14th Oct