Manufacturing Compliance & Quality Specialist in Canterbury

Our Co-operative Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us. At 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.

Our Clandeboye site is Fonterra’s largest manufacturing site, with 11 plants processing, at peak up to 13 million litres of milk per day through some of the biggest dryers & innovative plants in the world. We employ over 1,200 people across the value stream all bringing a diverse range of skills, expertise and thought to our operation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Compliance & Quality Specialist to join our Mozarella Cheese teams to deliver outstanding results in our manufacturing operations. You will provide a key role supporting the management and operational teams in a day-to-day capacity to meet and optimise operational targets, support regulatory requirements, processes and administrative systems, and enhance our functional relationships both internally and externally. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone seeking to extend their manufacturing and product capability and knowledge, joining a supportive, collaborative, and high performing team who work together to deliver high quality products to our customers.

In this varied role, your key responsibilities include:

• Support Improvement Project activity including management of Snaglists, Concept documents, e-changes.
• Attend Business Management Meetings and contribute to close out of actions at all SDS, DDS, WMS and WDS levels.
• Support and train plant staff in Pre-campaign preparation meetings in conjunction with the Process Manager.
• Manage risk associated with FSQ & H&S processes including audit and corrective action completion, CIP audits, risk assessment, extra testing, on-hold product inspection, quality IPS and UPS and help (when required) to manage and resolve any customer complaints.
• Support Food Safety & Quality and Customer Audits.
• Contribute to and coach operational teams on one point lessons and SOP’s.
• Ensure the company’s Health, Safety and Environment requirements are adhered to.

This position works Monday to Friday days.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a keen drive for results and implementing change. Your sound understanding of managing compliance from a food safety or manufacturing background will see you being able to confidently coordinate all relevant compliance requirements as well as work on department documentation and training accountabilities to support the team to the highest possible standard. A can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile when dealing with a variety of stakeholders is essential to succeed in this varied role.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience or an understanding of process improvement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills- oral and written.
• A people person who is not afraid to engage with a multitude of stakeholders.
• Experience from within a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to take the next step in your career and broaden your horizons.

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identity or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other.

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.

At 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.

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. 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.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1st February 2026.