Recruitment Process and Pre employment checks
Please take the time to read this information as it outlines the detail of our recruitment process and provides more information on the pre employment checks conducted when applying for a role with Fonterra.
Below is an illustration of what to expect throughout the recruitment process and the steps to be completed before a contract can be discussed with a successful candidate.
The Recruitment process
Pre employment checks
The pre employment checks are a necessary and compulsory step in the recruitment process with Fonterra. These consist of a range of background verification checks to assist Fonterra in confirming the skills, qualifications, experience and suitability of candidates, to enable them to make well informed employment decisions and mitigate business risk.
Fonterra partners with First Advantage to complete the required checks. Please visit the First Advantage website for more information on how the checks are carried out and how information is stored and used: http://www.fadv.com/
All salaried roles will require a number of checks to be satisfactorily completed before any offers can be discussed. The specific requirements for each role will be discussed with candidates as part of the process. These checks consist of a combination of the following depending on the role applied for:
- Pre employment medical checks where applicable
- Qualification Check
- Credit Check
- CV Check
- Drivers Licence Check
- Criminal Convictions
Sometimes these check results may not be confirmed until after employment has commenced. If these checks are completed earlier in your recruitment process, you will be advised by the recruiting manager.
Note that any information obtained will be checked with you for accuracy. Please also note that if you have not given Fonterra any information at any time prior to your appointment that is relevant to the background checks or your general suitability for employment and/or you have provided any misleading or false information then this may be grounds for dismissal without notice.
Please be aware that First Advantage will contact candidates by email with instructions to complete the required forms, therefore it’s important to ensure the email address provided is correct. Once First Advantage has received all completed forms from a candidate, they will commence the checks which can take between 2-10 business days (dependent on complexity of checks).
Click here to see an example of the forms you will need to complete when contacted by First Advantage.
The recruitment team will be available to assist you throughout the application process and address any queries you may have regarding the system or requirements. Please contact the team on 0800 56 27 36.
