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Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.\nMō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity\nStart your career with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest companies while earning a nationally recognised qualification in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Diesel) and working towards your Class 5 Licence in our fully funded apprenticeship programme.\nOver four years, you'll learn from experienced tradespeople while earning a competitive salary and gaining practical, hands-on experience in a large manufacturing environment.\nWorking on Fonterra's fleet of more than 480 milk tankers, you'll develop skills in:\nFault finding and diagnostics\nPreventative maintenance and servicing\nMechanical repairs and component replacement\nComputer diagnostics and modern vehicle technology\nPlanning and problem-solving in a real-world workshop environment\nThis is an opportunity to build a long-term career while combining structured learning, on-the-job training, and industry experience in a supportive team environment.\nTā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You\nWe care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:\nFocus on pastoral care and qualification support \nA 4-year (8000 hour) fixed term contract \nMonday to Friday day roster, 40 hours per week \nA full starting tool kit \nUniMed Health Insurance \n5 weeks paid annual leave \nCoverage of all training related costs during block course including meals, accommodation and travel\nMōu | About you\nWe're looking for people who are curious, committed to learning, and interested in building a career in the trades.\nYou might be:\nFinishing school and considering your next step\nCompleting a pre-trade programme\nLooking for a career change\nAlready gaining experience in the industry\nTo be considered, you'll need to:\nHave achieved, or be on track to achieve, NCEA Level 2 with Maths and English, or be completing a relevant pre-trade qualification\nHave an interest in practical, hands-on engineering work\nEnjoy solving problems and learning new skills\nBe able to work with different people and in different environments\nHold, or be working towards obtaining, a Restricted Driver Licence before commencing the apprenticeship\nBe a New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident\nBe 16 years of age or older\nMost importantly, we're looking for people who are motivated to learn, willing to get stuck in, and excited to build a long-term career in the trades.\nHe Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion\nInclusion 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.\nWe 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.\nIf you require any support or accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please contact . 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