Software Engineering Manager

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether youre 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 mō mātou | About us

Welcome to Commodity Risk & Trading (CR&T) at Fonterra—where engineering meets the edge of global markets. Were not your typical enterprise IT function. Were a high-performance team embedded within Global Markets - Ingredients & Trading, operating at the intersection of physical and financial commodities. 

Our mission? Build resilient, scalable, and intelligent software systems that unlock $100-150 million in annual value for the co-op.

We work side-by-side with traders, quants, and risk managers to shape the future of dairy trading. From real-time internal swap markets to algorithmic trading engines and risk analytics platforms, our systems are the backbone of a multi-billion-dollar global portfolio. We value software craft, first-principles thinking, and relentless improvement—and were building a team that does too.

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Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity

This is not a role for keeping the lights on- its a chance to architect and lead the engineering of systems that directly influence trading decisions, risk management, and P&L outcomes. 

Youll be responsible for technical vision, hands-on development, and mentoring a team of sharp, curious engineers.

Expect to

• Work side-by-side with domain experts—traders, quants, and risk managers—to solve real problems in real time
• Build cloud-native, high-integrity systems using Python, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Azure
• Tackle real-time data challenges, complex financial logic, and UX that enables trader flow
• Design for auditability, scalability, and security from day one
• Shape the future of commodity risk and trading through software that matters

This is a rare opportunity to work on problems that are genuinely hard, in a domain that rewards precision, creativity, and bold thinking.

Mōu | About you

Youre not just an engineer- youre a builder, a systems thinker, and a domain-obsessed leader. You thrive in high-stakes environments, communicate with clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure. You care deeply about software craft, mentor others with generosity, and continuously seek better ways to solve hard problems. You bring technical excellence and business curiosity in equal measure, and youre motivated by impact—not hierarchy.

You bring

• Proven experience leading full-stack software development and delivering complex, high-impact systems
• Strong proficiency in CI/CD practices, Azure DevOps, and containerized deployment
• Expertise in system integration using APIs, messaging queues, and scalable data pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and large data ecosystems like Databricks
• A track record of mentoring engineers in advanced coding and architectural practices

Ngā Uara | 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 here.

Tā mātou 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)
• Parental leave support
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection
• To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers 

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, be inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values.

Create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. 

As part of our Co-operative, be an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and lets solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, were shaping a future of inclusion.

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. Were 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 dont meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value potential and growth. 

Information :

• Company : Fonterra
• Position : Software Engineering Manager
• Location : Auckland, North Island
• Country : NZ