Mechanical Engineer

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. Whareroa is one of our largest sites. Along with a 7-hectare distribution centre and over 1000 employees, our site boasts a total of 11 plants which includes four milk powder plants, two cheese plants, a cream plant, a anhydrous milk fat plant plus a whey protein and casein plant. We have the capability to process an impressive 12 million litres of milk per day in peak season. About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga Play a key role in protecting and improving some of New Zealand's largest and most complex manufacturing assets. At Fonterra, the safety, reliability and integrity of our mechanical assets are critical to keeping our operations running efficiently. Reporting to the Asset Integrity Engineer, this role provides site-wide mechanical engineering expertise and technical assurance to ensure our assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Capital Project teams, you'll provide practical engineering leadership across design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and asset improvement activities. You'll play a key role in supporting asset integrity programmes, mechanical regulatory compliance, pressure equipment requirements and risk-based decision making. You will lead and support complex mechanical investigations, defect elimination and root cause analysis activities while developing practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance performance, extend asset life and reduce risk. You'll also contribute to design reviews, engineering changes, management of change processes and technical standards, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory and Fonterra requirements. Success in this role will come from your ability to influence stakeholders, provide trusted technical advice and share your expertise to build engineering capability across our sites. We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who thrives in complex industrial environments and enjoys solving challenging engineering problems. You'll bring strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across a range of stakeholders. Comfortable balancing operational needs, compliance requirements and long-term asset performance, you'll enjoy working collaboratively to deliver practical and sustainable engineering solutions. You'll ideally bring: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or demonstrated progress towards chartership. At least 5 years' relevant engineering experience within dairy, food, chemical, energy or another regulated process industry. Experience in asset integrity, reliability engineering and lifecycle asset management. Strong understanding of pressure equipment compliance, engineering standards and relevant New Zealand legislative requirements. Experience conducting failure investigations, root cause analysis and defect elimination activities. Knowledge of asset condition assessment, maintenance strategy development and risk-based decision making. Experience contributing to design reviews, commissioning, engineering modifications and management of change processes. Strong planning, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement skills. A passion for sharing technical knowledge and continuously improving engineering performance 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 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. 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). Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. Applications close at midnight on Friday 31st July 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr