Engineering Project Manager – Lower South Island

Engineering Project Manager - Lower South Island

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our Lower South Island capital projects team.

Reporting to the LSI Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for full project management of projects up to $15M, from project conception, definition and scoping, concept design through delivery to post-completion support.

You will drive delivery of projects with the projects being sponsored/owned by a variety of people in operations, ensuring process, budget and timelines are clear, then lead project teams through funding, design, and implementation to ensure business benefits are delivered.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will get exposure to a range of engineering projects, leading initiatives that will significantly improve the sustainability, safety, quality, and reliability of assets within our operations.

Responsibilities and Requirements

We are looking for a go-getter with a strong team approach.

To be successful in this role you will bring an engineering or project management background, within a high-quality team environment with the ability to deliver complex capital projects end to end.

• Experience in engineering and/or industrial operations is essential.
  
  
• Minimum 3-5 years project management experience
• Project management certification such as PMP, or CAPM would be an advantage
• Ability to prioritize your work to resource, lead and manage several projects at any given time
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to fully scope and cost projects
• The ability to manage change and see tasks through to completion
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent collaboration, influencing and problem-solving skills
• A strong communicator with excellent business writing skills

What We Offer

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience.

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

Fonterra is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter.