Our Co-operative
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Our rich history is built on farming families working together to share the natural goodness of our dairy with the world.
Collaboration, innovation, and passion was the cornerstone of our creation and something we continue to value today through our commitment to care for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our milk creates goodness through nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients that are loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
About us | Whakapā mai
Our Capital Projects – Energy & Decarbonisation Portfolio is responsible for planning, scoping and implementing large capital programmes of work that support Fonterra’s strategic asset road map and big plays in sustainability. Our pipeline of work consists of high value and complex capital investments with broad impact and multiple stakeholders.
Fonterra are on an exciting journey to ‘Decarbonise’ our operational footprint and exit coal use by 2037. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Capital Decarbonisation & Energy team and play a significant part in innovative projects that will improve our energy efficiency and switch us from coal to renewable energy.
About the opportunity | Te whai waahi
As our new Capital Project Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership to selected Capital Projects and employ these attributes in all business dealings and relationships to support the Portfolio.
- Ensure appropriate project procedures, design standards and specifications are implemented on each project.
- Oversee the establishment of project teams consisting of external contractors, subject matter experts, consultants and operational staff to successfully deliver projects.
- Ensure the teams who operate, maintain and support the Utility operation, build the capability required for a successful change in order to achieve sustainable performance of assets (including manufacturing and any wider national supporting teams).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our stakeholders, agencies, and partners.
We are looking for our preferred candidate be based ideally in Hamilton, Christchurch or Auckland with flexibility to travel frequently to our sites.
About you | Moe koe
We are looking for a driven project manager who has an interest in sustainability and ideally previous experience leading decarbonisation and/or utility and operational improvement projects in food manufacturing environments. You are an effective coach and leader and are experienced in building capability in others.
Key skills and experience we are looking for are:
- Proven experience in capital project management with success in delivering business outcomes.
- Effective communicator and demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and networks across all levels of internal teams as well as external stakeholders.
- Understanding of the key business systems, priorities, and drivers within Manufacturing Operations & Utilities.
- Experience in leading change across large teams.
- Project Management qualification, preferably in PMP but not a requirement.
- Ideally previous experience in contract management and implementing projects within a food manufacturing environment.
If you feel you can bring a strong strategic mindset with a background in manufacturing operations and people leadership, we are keen to hear from you!
Our story | To Tatou Korero
Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.
- Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
- Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
- Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
- Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.
Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.
