Question 1

Does Fonterra pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fonterra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fonterra. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Fonterra?

Accepted Answer

76% of Fonterra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Fonterra 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fonterra?

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Intern (18), Internship (17), Project Manager (14), Manager (13), Brand Manager (10), Analyst (9), Lab Technician (9), Laboratory Technician (8), Accountant (7), Machine Operator (7), Customer Service Representative (6), Technical Officer (6), Technologist (6), Account Manager (5), Process Operator (5)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Fonterra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"good team dynamics and culture" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great people and shareholders." ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work life balance and Flexible Timings" ((in 34 reviews)); "good pay and best superannuation in the country" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good salary / wages." ((in 28 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Fonterra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Bad Management and lots of politics and Management does not support you worse work environment and no value as employee and specially as a newbie." ((in 25 reviews)); "Some erratic managers; especially middle management" ((in 13 reviews)); "Lack of leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "long hours for 12hour day with 4 on 4 off is good" ((in 8 reviews)); "Communication was awful." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Fonterra layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Fonterra layoffs and their outlook for job security at Fonterra in 2026.

Question 7

What Fonterra locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton, Auckland, Palmerston North

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