2027 Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
Fonterra
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Canterbury, Southland, Taranaki, New Zealand, On-site
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Fonterra's 2027 Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship is a four year fixed term full time on site programme across multiple NZ sites that combines a NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering Industrial with an Electrical Practising Licence. You’ll work with skilled tradespeople in a large automated dairy setting, tackling fault finding, maintenance, wiring, PLCs and process control while earning a competitive salary and benefits including five weeks annual leave and UniMed. To apply, show you’re curious and hands on, have NCEA 2 with Maths English Physics or an equivalent pre trade, a restricted licence by start, and eligibility as NZ citizen or PR. Highlight willingness to learn, teamwork, and inclusion. Applications close 1 Sept 2026.
General Information
Date Published
26-Aug-2026
Advertising Ends
01-Sep-2026
ID#
16747
Role Type
Trades and Services
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Canterbury, Southland, Taranaki
Position Description
- Feel connected here: Our people are at the heart of everything we do, connected to the land and each other, creating goodness for generations. We are good together.
- Be inspired here: Be inspired to be better every day in a place that nurtures innovation, champions sustainability, and empowers you to help solve for a better future for all.
- Grow here: In our inclusive environment, you’ll be supported to develop your skills, explore new paths, and grow with purpose. Together, we’ll make every drop count.
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
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.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity
Start your career with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest companies while earning a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Industrial) and working towards your Electrical Practising Licence through our fully funded apprenticeship programme.
As an Electrical Apprentice, you'll join a supportive team of experienced tradespeople and work in a large-scale manufacturing environment while earning a competitive salary and gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
Over four years, you'll combine structured learning with practical, hands-on experience, developing the skills needed to become a qualified Industrial Electrician.
You'll gain exposure to:
- Electrical fault finding and diagnostics
- Equipment breakdowns and preventative maintenance
- Maintenance planning and shutdown work
- Electrical installations and equipment wiring
- Site utilities and supporting infrastructure, including boilers
- Instrumentation and process control systems
- PLCs and automated manufacturing equipmen
- Modern technologies used across some of New Zealand's largest dairy manufacturing sites
No two days will be the same. You'll learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot critical electrical equipment that helps keep our operations running safely and efficiently.
This is an opportunity to build a long-term career while learning from experienced professionals and working with industry-leading technology in a highly automated environment.
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:
- Focus on pastoral care and qualification support
- A 4-year (8000 hour) fixed term contract
- Monday to Friday day roster, 40 hours per week
- A full starting tool kit
- UniMed Health Insurance
- 5 weeks paid annual leave
- Coverage of all training related costs during block course including meals, accommodation and travel
Choose from the following locations to start your apprenticeship career:
- Clandeboye Site (South Canterbury)
- Darfield Site (Canterbury)
- Edendale Site (Southland)
- Eltham Collingwood St (Taranaki)
- Whareroa Site (Taranaki)
Mōu | About you
We're looking for people who are curious, motivated to learn, and excited about building a career in Electrical Engineering.
To be considered, you'll need to:
- Have achieved, or be in the process of achieving, NCEA Level 2 with Maths, English and Physics, or a relevant pre-trade qualification
- Have an interest and aptitude for practical, hands-on engineering work
- Enjoy solving problems and learning new skills
- Be comfortable working with different people and in a variety of environments
- Hold, or be working towards obtaining, a Restricted Driver Licence by the time you commence the apprenticeship
- Be a New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident
- Be 16 years of age or older
Most importantly, we're looking for people who are eager to learn, willing to get stuck in, and motivated to build a long-term career in the trades.
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 communities we serve because we believe different perspectives drive better decisions, stronger innovation and better outcomes.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, cultures and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from wāhine, Māori, Pasifika and others who are underrepresented in engineering.
If you require any support or accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We're committed to ensuring everyone can participate fully and be at their best.
Tātou, tātou.
To apply for our Mechanical Apprenticeship and Heavy Automotive Apprenticeship programmes, please follow the links below:
Mechanical Apprenticeship
Heavy Automotive Apprenticeship
Applications close on Tuesday 1st September 2026.