Site Capital Projects Manager

About The Role

We’re looking for a Site Capital Projects Manager to lead the planning and delivery of capital projects at our Hokitika site. Reporting to the site GM you’ll be part of the Hokitika leadership team as well as managing a small team of Capital Project Managers. You’ll lead the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and aligned to business priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading end-to-end project delivery, from scoping to completion
• Managing budgets, timelines, resources and project scope
• Leading and developing Capital Project Managers
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Driving strong health & safety practices and compliance
• Embedding consistent project management processes and continuous improvement

About You

You’re an experienced project leader with a strong background in capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

You Will Have

• A relevant qualification in engineering, project management or similar
• Proven experience delivering medium–large capital projects
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Sound knowledge of project planning, risk management and budgeting
• Experience managing contractors and driving health & safety outcomes
• The ability to prioritise, problem-solve and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• You’re a collaborative, adaptable leader who can balance strategy with hands-on delivery.

A Bit About Us

Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika.

Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania group. The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B – and growing.

Where to from here?

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application.

Please submit your application through our careers page at westlandcareers.co.nz

Applications close on Sunday 9th August 2026. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.