Communications Advisor

Date Published

03-Nov-2025

Advertising Ends

18-Nov-2025

ID#

13652

Role Type

Marketing & Comms

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

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. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

In this role, you'll help protect and enhance Fonterra's reputation by delivering strategic communications that connect with our key audiences—farmers, employees, and the New Zealand public. You'll be involved in everything from media engagement and content creation to supporting issues management and editorial planning.

You'll manage media channels, monitor coverage, and help shape the stories we tell. You'll also collaborate with internal teams to source compelling content and support the delivery of communications across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with media and manage core media processes, including inbox and phone responses, media release distribution, and sentiment reporting
• Create high-quality content aligned with Fonterra's strategy and tone of voice, including written, visual, and video formats
• Participate in editorial planning and contribute to stories that support Fonterra's core narratives
• Support media interviews and messaging development
• Respond to communications queries and assist with proactive and reactive PR tasks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source and deliver engaging conten

Mōu | About You

We're looking for someone who is a strong writer and creative thinker, with a proactive and flexible attitude. You'll be digitally savvy, calm under pressure, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A "make it happen" mindset and willingness to get involved
• Previous PR or writing experience (internship or similar) is preferred

Ngā Aura | Our Values

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

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You

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

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

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.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

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.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | 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. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 17th November