Job Description

Senior Data Scientist

General Information

Date Published
16-Dec-2025
Advertising Ends
11-Jan-2026
ID#
13789
Role Type
IT
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland, Hamilton & North Waikato

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia t? ?p?p? | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te M?t?puna 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.

M? t?nei t?ranga | About the Opportunity

As a Data Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enabling Fonterra's Long-Term Aspirations (LTA) through trusted data and insights. Provide strategic oversight for data that is critical to Fonterra's operational processes and domains, ensuring alignment with and delivery of the organization's strategic vision.

You are a critical member of the Data and AI Lead Team within Operations and will lead from the front in our Data and AI agenda.



This role is about shaping and executing the data strategy, driving initiatives that enable business outcomes, and fostering collaboration across teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesTranslate the operations strategic vision into actionable Data and Data Products. Define and prioritise key data initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders. Manage the Data Product backlog and oversee development, maintenance, and quality metrics. Lead a team of Business Analysts and Data Stewards, working in close alignment with key business stakeholders, to drive the growth of data maturity within operations. Represent the operations function in the Data Product Demand and Prioritisation Forum. Build strong relationships with senior leadership and align Data Product outcomes with business objectives. Collaborate with IT Lead Data Stewards and other Data Product Managers to deliver cross-functional use cases. Role model Fonterra values and actively participate in continuous performance conversations.

M?u | About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or equivalent experience. 10-15 years in business, preferably within a medium to large corporate organisation. Strong relationship management and influencing skills. Highly effective communication and process management skills. Strong presentation skills

Ng? 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

T? m?tou 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

Ng? Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te M?t?puna 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.

T?tou T?tou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our wh?nau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, T?tou, t?tou.

He W?hi m? 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. T?tou, t?tou.

Applications close at midnight on

Sunday 11th January 2026

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