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Senior Capital Support Manager

Job Name
Senior Capital Support Manager

General Information

Date Published
29-Sep-2025
Advertising Ends
19-Oct-2025
ID#
13508
Role Type
Strategy & Project Management
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Auckland, Hamilton & North Waikato

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and play a pivotal role in elevating the quality and consistency of owner-side investment business cases.  In this position you will serve as a coach and advisor to the capital projects managers, providing guidance and expertise on the development of robust business cases.  By using structured review techniques you'll ensure every proposal aligns with our Co-op standards and delivers clear, strategic value.

Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high standards in business case development, a vital function as the Co-op builds and implements a robust Independent Project Peer Review Process.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of capital project decision making by driving excellence in business case preparation and ensuring investments are supported by data-driven, well-reviewed proposals.

This is a fixed term opportunity until September 2026 and can be based in either Auckland or Hamilton.
  
Mōu | About You
You will have a passion for improving outcomes through collaboration, mentoring and structured problem-solving, and thrive in a setting that promotes continuous improvement.

Key skills and experience:
  • Project Management, Commercial or Financial qualification.
  • Proven experience with developing business cases that align with strategic, financial or operational standards.
  • Ability to coach and mentor colleagues to upskill them to produce high quality business cases.
  • The ability to complete analytical reviews of business cases to ensure clarity.
  • A strong understanding of project design, costing and contingency planning.
  • Previous experience with Fonterra systems such as eCapex, Ari, with the ability to resolve technical accounting issues and coach others.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management ability to enable you to foster collaboration and influence at all organisational levels. 
Ngā Aura | Our Values 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

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. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on 19 October 2025

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