Job Description

Job Name
Electrician

General Information

Date Published
18-Mar-2026
Advertising Ends
01-Apr-2026
ID#
14598
Role Type
Trades and Services
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Northland

Position Description

Our Co-operative
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with UsAt Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, 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.
He kupu mō mātou | About usEstablished in 1902, Maungaturoto is one of our oldest sites. With four plants, the site processes around 247 million litres of milk a year and processes raw milk into a range of milk powders, whey powders and rennet casein. Our Whey powder is used as a source of protein in nutritional powders, beverages and cultured products and the Casein is used for process cheese production. These products are exported to international markets worldwide.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our team where you'll be a key member of our high performing Maintenance Team, focusing on electrical maintenance and breakdown services across the site.

In this role, you will utilise your extensive industrial electrical experience and problem-solving skills to navigate changing work priorities to fault find and repair breakdowns. You will also plan and implement preventative maintenance initiatives to ensure our site performs at its peak each day. Other areas of focus include high voltage, instrumentation, control loops and PLCs.

This is a permanent opportunity on a roster with a floating RDO - this together with two options on the hours you work each day gives you true work life balance.

Mōu | About YouWe are looking for an individual who has the natural ability at coping with change, you'll remain calm under pressure when responding to unplanned breakdowns and will confidently troubleshoot issues as they occur.
With your forward-thinking drive and ability to achieve results you'll have plenty of scope to drive continuous improvement on equipment with some of our industry's cutting edge automated technology. You'll be a strong problem solver with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills that will see you working collaboratively within the team and across the site.
We want to hear from you if you have:

• A New Zealand Electrical Registration with a current practicing license.
• Hazardous area endorsement or Experience in explosive atmospheres
• Industrial measurement and control qualification or experience
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance functions such as equipment repair, failure analysis to root cause and preventative maintenance.
• Exposure to a fast-paced automated and industrial environment.
• Hands on experience with PLC automation systems and instrumentation.
• Computer literacy skills and ideally experience with a CMMS and SAP systems.
• Experience within the food, dairy or farming industry is highly desirable

Ngā Aura | Our Values 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
Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 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
Ngā Mahi | A Career of OpportunitiesAt Te Mātāpuna 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.
Tātou Tātou | Join UsDoes 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.
He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.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 1st April.

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