Maintenance Services Technician - Collingwood St

About the Company At Fonterra, we pride ourselves on being a Co-operative created and owned by the dairy farmers of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our strength lies in our collective, where collaboration, innovation, and passion are at the heart of our operations. With a rich history rooted in farming families working together, we are committed to sharing the natural goodness of our dairy products with the world. Our dedication to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk ensures that we create nutritious food using safe, quality ingredients that are cherished both in New Zealand and internationally. About the Role We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance Team at our Eltham Collingwood Street site in Taranaki. Established in 1985, this facility is the largest consumer and foodservice cheese manufacturing plant in the Asia Pacific region, producing over 65,000 tonnes of cheese products annually for FMCG markets both domestically and abroad. In this role, you will be an integral member of our multi-disciplined team, participating in a shift crew responsible for electrical breakdown services and planned maintenance. You will focus on health and safety as well as electrical maintenance best practices, utilizing your strong industrial electrical knowledge to provide frontline support to our production teams. Your problem-solving skills will be essential as you confidently troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on our automated and high-speed manufacturing packing and utilities equipment. Additional responsibilities may include instrumentation services and maintenance of PLC equipment, motors, and control loops. This position follows a rostered shift pattern of two days, two nights, and four days off. Requirements To excel in this role, you should have a passion for problem-solving and fault-finding. Staying calm under pressure during unplanned breakdowns is crucial, along with a keen attention to detail. Your forward-thinking approach and results-oriented mindset will allow you to drive continuous improvement on equipment that incorporates some of the industry's most advanced automated technology. Key skills and qualifications include: - Experience in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment - Proficiency in industrial electrical maintenance functions, including equipment repair, failure analysis, and preventative maintenance - A New Zealand Electrical Registration with a current practicing license - Computer literacy and familiarity with a CMMS system - Experience in the food or dairy industry is advantageous - Knowledge of PLC automation systems and/or instrumentation is also beneficial We offer ample opportunities for career progression, and we are eager to hear from candidates looking to advance their careers with Fonterra. Benefits At Fonterra, we embody the spirit of whanaungatanga, which gives us a common strength and purpose. We practice manaakitanga, caring for our people who are central to our mission, ensuring that our farmers, employees, customers, and communities thrive. Our commitment to kaitiakitanga means we take care of the land and engage in sustainable farming practices that benefit future generations. We encourage personal and professional growth, offering flexibility and balance to accommodate various lifestyles and choices. Our values—Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts—guide our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our stakeholders. A Career of Opportunities Join us at Te Matapuna Fonterra, where you will be inspired by our purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we can create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. Tatou Tatou | Join Us If this opportunity resonates with you, we invite you to become part of our whanau. Bring your entire self, and let’s work together to achieve better outcomes. Applications for this role close on Sunday, August 24, 2025.