Innovation Project Manager

General Information

Date Published

28-Mar-2025

Advertising Ends

13-Apr-2025

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Role Type

Strategy & Project Management

Work Type

Permanent

ID#

11557

Position Description

Lead high-impact, global NPD projects in a fast-paced, disruptive environment.
Opportunity to shape and commercialise new products that drive financial growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key business stakeholders to deliver results.

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. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi

This role will see you lead medium to large project teams across the wider consumer business. You will manage multiple stakeholders to drive the delivery of NPD projects ensuring they meet business expectations in a rapid innovation environment. The role involves advising and coordinating internal resources to deliver projects which will have a global, multi-year impact. In addition to this you will:

Turn new product development (NPD) ideas into commercialised products to meet financial growth targets.
Manage medium to large projects from feasibility through to market launch and post-launch ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Inspire and motivate teams to perform and work towards clear goals that support project outcomes.
Actively manage project governance and influence stakeholders across the business.

This role truly offers an innovative and disruptive work environment with plenty of scale.

About you | Ko wai koe

Using your technical background and experience in NPD Commercialisation to drive multimarket innovation projects at pace. You will be able to navigate obstacles with a problem-solving attitude and have a solid understanding of the end-to-end commercialisation process. Above all you will have a strong desire to learn. In addition, you will have:

A tertiary degree in marketing, or relevant science, technology or human health background.
Proven experience in developing new products and successfully commercialising these within an FMCG environment
History of project managing large and complex consumer NPD projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills
A passion for innovation and enjoy working in a fast paced and unpredictable environment

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

That's not a problem. We are committed to growing our internal talent and building a diverse workplace; therefore, we are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

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.

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