Diversity at Fonterra

Making great progress in a historically male dominated industry

No issues I'm aware of.

They have plans in place working with a number of diversity advocation groups (all visible on the careers website I believe). Depending on the site you are on and the part of the country you are in the-on-the-ground culture ranges from very progressive and accepting to less so. Enquiry about the specific site and team you are looking if this is of concern to you.

I haven't noticed any issues with diversity I think we have a good mix of people and I don't see any favoritism.

Fonterra's recently signed a diversity in engineering agreement making them leaders in diversity and inclusion

Plenty of diversity and inclusion Although think it would be better to hire someone who deserves the role, rather than hire for diversity sake.

strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Definitely a strong focus which is very good to see! well integrated. Need to be wary that it shouldn't be too forced, and praise is still given to people outside of this community i.e inclusion of LGBTIQA+ doesn't come at the expense of exclusion of others. NZM site's inclusivity could be improved.

I think the current system is fair and requires no more additional resources

I'm not too familiar with these efforts.

A times recruitment or management seem set on matching population statistics rather than treating people as people

They are pushing hiring managers to have equal split going into the final hiring decisions

I think the women's benefits are good, lot's of men especially but my team is mainly women which is cool.

We have obvious commitments to diversity. Unsure about the later points specifically.

Maternity and Paternity leave seems to keep everyone as happy as can be.

I have little understanding of these topics but from what I've heard maternity support and leave here is pretty good.

I think it's fine.

I think that diversity is always still a work in progress, but I have seen some great things such as having a prayer room, participation in pride, and great maternity leave with guaranteed job to come back to for mothers. In terms of the grad cohort I think there is good diversity amongst this, and when recruiting there is no open exclusion of anyone.

It is part of our goals that contribute to everyone's bonuses.

There has been some commitment to diversity and inclusion but if oftentimes can come off as tokenistic. A lot of the initiatives that have been made have been passionate people taking matters into their own hands. I do understand that Maori initiatives are relatively well represented but more could be done to help integrate them into the workplace. I also do feel as though there is basically no LGBTQI representation as the glow group does not do anything, there are barely any company-sponsored cultural initiatives and there is always more that can be done to help support women in STEM roles.

unsure exactly but know there are a few programs with pathways into the company

The benefits and experience level requirements.

We will work/are looking to work with clubs within universities, groups outside of work e.g., TupuToa.

A lot of people who have climbed the ranks don't necessarily have a university degree, but started as an operator, showed initiative and interest to learn, which has taken them to where they are now.

I'm aware they give university scholarships

I know that there is an opportunity for people to enter our graduate programme through a M?ori pathway. Otherwise I am unsure.

I honestly don't know - sorry. I do think a lot of jobs wouldn't require degrees and with just a small amount of time investment, even like an internship they could encourage more social mobility.