Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō

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.

About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Product Strategy Manager for Specialty Ingredients to join our Growth and Strategy team based in Auckland on a permanent basis.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to help shape and deliver Fonterra’s Specialty Ingredients portfolio - including ingredients such as probiotics, hydrolysates, lactoferrin, and lipids - identifying how we can maximize the long-term value we create for our farmers. You'll also frame up complex challenges and opportunities, bring together diverse teams from across the business, and lead them to a decision leaders can act on.

This is a high-impact opportunity with strong cross-functional connections, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to help shape Fonterra’s future at an exciting time for the Co-op.

About You | Mōu

You’ll bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to turn customer and market insights into clear strategies that support long-term growth. You’ll be a natural collaborator who can influence, connect people, and drive alignment across stakeholder groups.

You’ll also bring:

Structured problem-solving, rigorous analysis and sound commercial judgement

Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to make complex things simple

A track record of leading cross-functional programmes to outcomes

Credibility and influence at executive and Board level

Drive, a low ego, a growth mindset and a genuine interest in the Co-op

5+ years’ experience working in a dairy-related field, in a technical, innovation, or strategy-focused role

A tertiary qualification in dairy science, food technology, business, or a related field

Please note part of our Recruitment selection process will include a short case exercise to support our understanding of your approach to problem solving.

Our Values | Ngā Aura

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

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati

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

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.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou

Does 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.

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.