L7 Senior Boiler Operator - Energy

Job Name

Senior Boiler Operator - Energy

General Information

Date Published

25-Jul-2025

Advertising Ends

10-Aug-2025

ID#

12797

Role Type

Trades and Services

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Northland

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.

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia to apopo | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Matapuna 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.

He kupu mo matou | About us

We are embracing a new vision and strategic direction with a centralised engineering, capital & technical group for COO. Global Engineering & Technical represents a transformative step in our journey towards engineering excellence and strategic innovation to deliver our long term asset strategy within COO. It will drive positive change by enhancing strategic delivery, efficiency, and agility, streamline risk management, standardise operations, simplify processes, improve communication and enhance career pathways for engineers within a recognised centre of excellence, ensuring a sustainable future.

Mo tenei turanga | About the Opportunity

As our Energy Centre Operator, you'll be working with and operating a range of assets including Gas- Fired Boilers, Ammonia plant, Water Treatment plant, air compressors, waste water. This is a collaborative role within a team who are paving the way in the energy industry with innovative sustainable solutions.

Reporting to our Utilities/Facilities Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Operating our boilers to meet KPI targets and consent requirements
• Ensuring utilities operate to optimum safety, efficiency and reliability at all times
• Consistently looking after machine maintenance and participating in continuous improvement activities
• Maintaining a strong focus on Health & Safety.
• This is a four on, three off roster Monday - Thursday with the potential to move to 4 on 4 off roster days and nights

Mou | About You

We are looking for someone who is responsive, supportive and collaborative and has a positive attitude to their work. You'll need to be a committed problem solver and have strong planning and organisational skills.

With exposure to boiler operations, you'll have hands-on experience in operating and maintaining plant services as well as the ability to help manage planned shut-down maintenance in your dedicated areas.

Other key attributes include:

• National Certificate in Enchem Level 4 or equivalent (Marine Class 3) is required. We will also consider an Enchem Level 3 qualification.
• Trade background and/or experience in water treatment plants, ammonia plants is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and ability to work unsupervised
• Experience with automated computer control systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and continuous improvement skills.

Nga 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

Ta matou 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

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Nga Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te Matapuna 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.

He Wahi mo 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.

Applications close at midnight on 10th August