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Fonterra

4.1
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Fonterra Reviews

Based on 38 surveyed graduates working at Fonterra. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.1
Based on 38 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • The best part of the company is everybody is friendly and welcoming, and it organizes programs like morning tea and end-of-month drinks where we can meet and share our thoughts.
  • Responsibility as a grad within rotations. Wide range of exposure within the company between people and opportunities.
  • Fonterra places importance on developing their employees and giving them excellent opportunities.
  • Collaborative culture, supportive seniors, and a positive atmosphere.
  • Flexible working—WFH 2/3 days for business grads is the norm.
  • Expectations of us as grads are sky-high, and our manager's influence extends outside work.
  • Pay doesn’t feel fair—new graduates coming in at a higher salary than those who have been here almost two years.
  • A lot of change—mergers, divestments, and restructures, which can leave a sense of unease.
  • The culture varies so much between teams, which means that work and support can be variable.
  • Sometimes lack of support from the seniors because most of them are tied up with projects.

What Insiders Say

8.0
Career Prospects
8.0
Career Prospects
The sheer size means there are so many opportunities for growth and career opportunities.
8.1
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.1
Corporate Social Responsibility
Community engagement is massive in all aspects of Fonterra and I think it is done very well.
8.2
Culture
8.2
Culture
The Grad Program is great, the cohort is given a lot of opportunities to build networks. In my experience, people have a lot of time for grads and are always willing to share their experiences.
8.0
Diversity
8.0
Diversity
Fonterra's recently signed a diversity in engineering agreement making them leaders in diversity and inclusion.
8.2
Satisfaction
8.2
Satisfaction
I enjoy the variety, but that comes with uncertainty and insecurity. It's been good to get wide exposure around the business.
7.8
Management
7.8
Management
Our managers are accessible and approachable although often busy. They give adequate feedback and praise/recognition.
8.6
Office Work Environment
8.6
Office Work Environment
The office space is bright and inviting, although some areas are a little cramped with many desks.
7.8
Recruitment
7.8
Recruitment
The process was good, we had initial video montages and psychometric testing and then the assessment centre.
7.2
Salary
7.2
Salary
Pay is okay, slightly less than other grad programs but this is countered by the free Masters.
7.8
Training
7.8
Training
The company has put lots of effort into helping us with the necessary character and personal development that will set us up well for the future.
9.0
Work Hours
9.0
Work Hours
Flexible currently, role-dependent though.
8.6
Sustainability
8.6
Sustainability
Sustainability is massive in all aspects of Fonterra and I think it is done very well.