Project Manager

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. 

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to  make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in Hamilton, NZ. This role will take overall responsibility for managing projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring successful delivery from scoping to execution in alignment with PMI principles. You will lead projects within agreed budget, timeline, scope, and quality standards, while driving customer satisfaction and contributing to business results.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Have overall responsible for project execution and provide project leadership to deliver the project.
• Secure project deliverables according to project agreement (contract) and act according to responsibilities in the project charter.
• Breakdown and plan the project into phases and fulfil the plan and project milestones in time and in full according to budget.
• Drive productivity in project through utilization of global reusable solutions, processes, and tools (project governance, risk management, resource management, communications, etc.). - Manage internal and external scope changes and issues.
• Secure project communication and documentation according to project communication plan. - Provide lessons learned and providing input to improvement or development of processes and tools.
• Deliver on schedule, scope, cost, quality, and customer relationship - Internal (Project Centre's, Business Units, and Product companies) and external (direct contact with customers, suppliers, and sub suppliers) on Project Centre level
• Be based in Hamilton and deliver projects across NZ with ability and willingness to travel, and experience opportunities to also work globally We believe you have
• Proven or developing track record and experience in the management of projects of varying nature, size and complexity.
• Strong leadership, communication, & negotiation skills, and the ability to manoeuvre through political and cultural situations effectively
• A University degree or equivalent, and Project Management fundamentals.
• Experience primarily in the Dairy Industry and typical processes, and interest and/or capability in new growth areas / markets potentially including sustainability, wastewater and plant-based products

•  Proven or developing track record and experience in the management of projects of varying nature, size and complexity.
• Strong leadership, communication, & negotiation skills, and the ability to manoeuvre through political and cultural situations effectively
• A University degree or equivalent, and Project Management fundamentals.
• Experience primarily in the Dairy Industry and typical processes, and interest and/or capability in new growth areas / markets potentially including sustainability, wastewater and plant-based products

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at  

This job posting expires on [08/12/2025].

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Kanako Ishikura.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.