Environmental Manager

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

General Information:

  • Date Published 29Jun2023
  • Advertising Ends 06Jul2023
  • Country
  • New Zealand
  • Location
  • Hamilton & North Waikato
  • Role Type
  • General Management
  • Work Type
  • Fixed Term
  • ID# 5046
    Position Description:
  • 12 Month Fixed Term Opportunity to make a difference in the environmental performance of Fonterra
  • Leadership of wastewater team with a focus on loss minimisation across site use less, waste less
  • Highly visible role with plenty of autonomy and exposure

Your impact
Have you got what it takes to ensure best practice environmental management across two of Fonterra's key manufacturing sites?

Based at our Waitoa site, the position of Environmental Manager reports into the Site Operations Manager. This role is an integral part of the site leadership teams. You will manage the environmental operations and compliance function of the manufacturing sites. Accountable for the maintenance and development of the sites environmental management systems (ISO with a focus on continuous improvement and staff engagement.

Responsible for operation and performance of the site's wastewater treatment and disposal operations, as well as monitoring, reporting, incident response, community liaison and staff management.


Key focuses of the role:

Maintaining the site Environmental Management system in adherence to Fonterra Environmental Management System and ISO14001
Support resource consent renewals for site, projects with environmental component and related operations and input to regional and district plans

Staff management - supervision of the team responsible for the wastewater treatment plant and /or supervision of the management of land irrigation operations and staff.

About you

  • Demonstrated Experience in environmental compliance and management systems (with particular reference to ISO 14001)
A genuine commitment to environmental sustainability
A natural ability to problem solve and be proactive
High level of attention to detail and excellent planning and organisational ability
Ideally experience within a manufacturing and /or agriculture environment

Our Story


Fonterra Cooperative Group is the world's largest exporter of dairy products, a leader in dairy science and innovation, owner of a significant portfolio of brands in Asia Pacific, and a partner to many of the world's leading food companies.


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