Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for delivering complex projects in the food manufacturing industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted New Zealand-owned business with long-standing relationships across the food and beverage sector.
At TEG Projects, we provide comprehensive project management and engineering services to some of New Zealand’s largest food and beverage companies. We are looking for a seasoned professional who understands the unique challenges of food manufacturing and thrives in dynamic environments.
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About the Role
You will lead multiple projects from concept through to installation, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are met. This role calls for strong leadership, proactive communication, and the ability to manage priorities across diverse stakeholders. You’ll enjoy the freedom to work independently on-site in the South Island, with the full backing and support of our experienced team from afar.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary liaison with clients for day-to-day project management.
• Oversee cost and schedule performance for individual projects.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and client personnel to meet project objectives.
• Monitor technical content and quality of engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver project management documentation.
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What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the food manufacturing sector (dairy experience highly desirable).
• Strong engineering background (trade qualified or tertiary degree).
• Proven experience managing brownfield projects in complex processing plants.
• Familiarity with project management tools, estimating, planning, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently on-site, with remote support from the wider team.
• Willingness to travel within the South Island region (Balclutha to Invercargill)
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Why Join Us?
• Autonomy with support: Enjoy the freedom to manage projects independently while backed by a highly experienced team.
• Impactful work: Play a key role in delivering projects for some of New Zealand’s largest food and beverage companies.
• Variety and challenge: Work on diverse projects across complex processing environments—no two days are the same.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Strong culture: Be part of a 100% New Zealand-owned business that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
• Career growth: Opportunities to broaden your experience across multiple projects, industries, and clients.
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Important: This role is South Island-based with clients spanning from Balclutha to Invercargill. We are seeking candidates who are local to the region—our clients value strong regional connections.
