Principal partner
Fonterra
Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
A co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers — good people working together to do great things with dairy, and share its goodness with the world.
Flexible working for families
Present for what matters most.
Our people shape our success, so we offer flexible working to balance work with whānau — school pick-ups, family milestones, whatever matters most.
Flexibility looks different for everyone, so we aim for adaptable practices that support productivity, collaboration and wellbeing. On production sites it may vary by collective agreement, but similar options may apply.
Parental leave
Supporting families to get the best start.
Guided by whanaungatanga and manaakitanga, we support parents through this important life chapter.
26 wks
Primary caregiver leave, topped up to 100% of base salary
2 wks
Partner leave
+KiwiSaver
Contributions continue during leave
These are Fonterra’s own terms as described to us, correct as at August 2026. Entitlements change — check the current position with Fonterra directly before you rely on them.
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