The company
Zeagold Nutrition is New Zealand’s leading producer of eggs, egg products, and layer feeds via our Mainfeeds feedmilling division. We strive to provide consumers with the best egg products in the world—a goal we take seriously by closely managing each stage of our vertically integrated supply chain, from flock nutrition through to distribution. With some of the most modern poultry farms in Australasia, our operations are designed with specialist input to ensure excellence in biosecurity, bird welfare, environmental sustainability, and food quality.
  
Zeagold and Mainfeeds branded products are sold across New Zealand and into export markets including the Pacific, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Our vertically integrated model gives us full oversight—from producing feed and rearing chicks to packaging, processing, and logistics—enabling complete traceability and consistent quality at every stage.
  
We are an established and ambitious food business with operations across the North and South Islands. As we continue to expand and invest in automation, innovation, and infrastructure, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team in this newly created role and lead the design, development, and execution of key projects, both large and small.
  
  
The opportunity – Project Manager
In this newly created leadership role, you will take ownership of project management across Zeagold’s national operations, with responsibility for delivering a broad range of high-impact strategic and operational projects.
  
You will lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and oversee the delivery of major site development programs, including the development/upgrading of existing sites and equipment. You will also be involved in major strategic projects including the design, build and commissioning of new facilities in both the North and South Island. This is a pivotal position that will involve managing site layout, infrastructure development, equipment selection and installation—including automation, grading, and packaging technology—and ensuring operational readiness through commissioning and handover.
  
Your scope will also cover the delivery of capital and infrastructure projects, including:

• Equipment upgrades and relocations
• Wastewater and effluent systems
• Site and building consents and compliance
• Site design and build, including warehousing and packing and grading are,a and milling layouts
• Material flow and staff facility design
• Preventative maintenance frameworks
• Engineering projects and automation initiatives

This role offers the opportunity to work across both business-as-usual and significant long-term programs that are central to Zeagold’s strategic growth. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and the Executive Leadership Team, and will be an active member of the senior leadership team and the monthly capital steering committee. Reporting requirements include daily, weekly, and monthly progress updates, tailored by project.
  
A bit about you…
You are an experienced, hands-on project manager/PMO who brings a structured and rigorous approach to delivering complex, multi-site projects. Your ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines and communicate effectively across a diverse stakeholder group will be key to your success. You will come from a food manufacturing (ideally), capital projects, warehousing or automation background and have experience delivering both greenfield builds and operational upgrades. You’ll also be comfortable working on smaller business-critical initiatives as well as major development projects.
  
Key attributes:

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial/Project Management, or any other related fields
• Proven experience in leading and managing infrastructure, equipment, and process-based projects
• Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Proven capability with budgeting, cost control, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations and client relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting capability
• Ability to form strong relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other engineering-related professionals
• Able to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Flexible to travel regularly across the North and South Island
• Comfortable working at both strategic and hands-on operational levels
• The preferred location for this role is either Auckland or Dunedin.

  
What’s in it for you
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a national leadership role within one of New Zealand’s most forward-thinking and innovative food producers. You’ll be joining a high-performing, values-driven team that is committed to delivering long-term impact through investment in technology, people, equipment, and infrastructure.
  
If you’re ready to lead projects that shape the future of food production in New Zealand, we’d love to hear from you.
  
You will be rewarded with a remuneration package commensurate with your experience.
  
Apply now
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Wayne Fry on 021 656 502 or waynef@huntercampbell.co.nz

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