Caregivers

Support their choices, shape their future

Support your child’s learning today, and help them imagine tomorrow.

As a parent, whānau member or caregiver, you want the best for your young person – now and into the future. This platform brings together real-world opportunities, hands-on learning and industry-led insights from Te Mātāpuna  Fonterra and its partners. You’ll find simple, practical ways to support your child’s growth and connect them with careers that are shaping Aotearoa’s future.

A place to explore what’s next, together

  • Discover exciting new opportunities in science, technology and sustainable food.
  • See how your support now can help open doors for their future.
  • Understand the skills that are growing in demand, locally and globally.
  • Get practical ideas to support your child’s learning at home and beyond.
  • Did you know careers in dairy stretch from data science to climate tech?
  • Te Mātāpuna Fonterra is investing in future skills to grow the next generation of innovators.

What you’ll find here

Hands-on challenges

From career guides to learning tips, these tools make it easier to support your child’s journey.

Pathways to explore

See how school subjects link to future careers across dairy, food, science and more.

Facts that shift thinking

Learn what today’s dairy and food sectors really offer, and why it matters.

Connection to industry

Hear from early-career to leadership level people – on what they do and how they got there.

Tools to guide them

Caregivers’ guide

Find tips, questions, and activities to help you connect your child’s learning with the world beyond school – no science degree needed.

The big facts

Learn what the industry needs, what skills are in demand, and how that means more choice and opportunity for your young person.