Programme Manager - Fixed term - Auckland - 11713 - Fonterra

Job Name

Programme Manager - Fixed Term

General Information

Date Published

09-Apr-2025

Advertising Ends

27-Apr-2025

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Role Type

Quality & Safety

Work Type

Fixed Term

ID#

11713

Position Description

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 | Mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Global Health, Safety and Wellbeing (GHSW) team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will play a vital role in leading the establishment of key strategic GHSW programmes, overseeing their successful delivery while ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fostering collaboration across teams and support functions. This role is instrumental in driving strategic transformation, embedding best practices, and ensuring enduring improvements and outcomes for the Co-op.

Key Responsibilities:

In the role of Programme Manager, you will structure an integrated approach to complex programmes, design and implement comprehensive programmes for key strategic GHSW initiatives, and efficiently manage resources. You will develop and maintain governance structures, ensure adherence to organisational policies and regulatory requirements. Being able to engage with key stakeholders is vital and you will facilitate workshops and forums, develop materials, and address stakeholder feedback promptly. Additionally, you will build people capability, inspire and motivate cross-functional teams, and support team members in developing technical and leadership skills.

About You l Mōu

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (degree or diploma), with a post-graduate qualification preferred
Proven experience (5+ years) in delivering large-scale complex programmes with success in delivering business outcomes
Experience in Agile or other project management methodologies
Strong commercial acumen, business analysis, and opportunity assessment skills
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams
Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
Confidence in managing multiple complex programmes simultaneously and a strong commitment to meeting business needs

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.

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