Kaupapa Māori Governance & Insights Specialist

General Information Date Published 20-Jul-2026 Advertising Ends 02-Aug-2026 ID# 16194 Role Type Work Type Permanent Full-Time Workplace Type On-site Country Location Auckland Position Description Here at Fonterra, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. If you’re applying for the next step in your career journey here at Fonterra, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your horizons, or take on a new challenge, we’re here to support your progress. We’ll help you bring your best and be at your best—because your growth is our growth. About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga We're seeking someone with strong analytical capability and a deep grounding in te ao Māori to help shape the insights, governance and strategic advice that underpin Fonterra's Māori Strategy function. This role provides the connective tissue across the wider Māori Strategy team, bringing together data, stakeholder insights, policy developments and organisational information to support high-quality decision-making. It also supports governance processes, reporting, planning and the development of tools and resources that enable kaupapa Māori priorities to be embedded across the organisation. The successful person will be equally comfortable working with data and information as they are applying mātauranga Māori, tikanga and strategic thinking to complex challenges. Fluency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is a key requirement for this role. We're interested in people who bring: Experience in insights, governance, policy, reporting or strategic coordination Strong analytical and critical thinking capability The ability to translate complex information into practical advice and action A desire to support kaupapa Māori outcomes at an enterprise level A genuine interest in growing a career within a large complex organisation like Fonterra. We live our values every day—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmer shareholders, our partners and our communities. 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. 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 2nd August #J-18808-Ljbffr